Establish innovative learning environment by virtual lab concept: An exploratory research in higher education

Abstract

In the innovative learning environment, during the learning process supported by LMS systems has already evolved new learning and communication forms, which has led to different forms of collaboration. The inclusion of virtuality into the education also requires special education methodology and planning, there is a great emphasis on cooperative work, and also on the dynamic application of connectivism in pedagogy. Our exploratory research focuses on the information gathering habits of new generation. First, what are the characteristics of the new generation in the information gathering, learning, learning environment and community dimensions. On the other hand, the aim is to explore that how receptive are today's students about the new learning space and what kind of expectations they have about the activities in the virtual space, and how well-informed are they of the pros and cons related with the virtual learning space.