Virtual worlds represent a potential tool for university teaching in the field of computer science.
This thesis develops a methodology for evaluating their potential and tests it in the e-learning module (C585) at HTWK using the open-source software WorkAdventure.
The methodology includes both an evaluation of the software and its application scenarios. To this end, the software was characterized, elements of its implementation were described, and a qualitative survey of learners was conducted based on ISO/IEC 25010. The majority rated the expanded use of WorkAdventure positively.
The practical testing was carried out with the learning scenarios exercise, seminar, and exam. A quality evaluation examined aspects such as constructive alignment, learning outcomes, scenario character, event planning, the two-dimensional approach of Kergel & Heidkamp-Kergel, and the educational experience of the learners.
The results show that the learning scenarios developed are suitable for use in computer science education. The methodology for potential evaluation was successfully applied and provides approaches for further development and for future research on the use of virtual worlds.
Felix Stolze
Felix Steffen Stolze ist Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben im Bereich Informatik und Medieninformatik an der Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (HTWK) sowie Mitglied des Instituts für Digitales Lehren und Lernen der Hochschule. Nach seinem Bachelorstudium der Medieninformatik an der HTWK begann er direkt das aufbauende Masterstudium, welches er 2022 abgeschlossen hat. Seine Forschungsinteressen liegen an der Schnittstelle zwischen multimedialen Systemen und ihren Anwenderinnen und Anwendern, insbesondere im Bereich des digitalen Lernens. Dabei entwickelt er solche Systeme und untersucht an diesen didaktische, multimedial-designbezogene und informatische Fragestellungen.
Medieninformatik Informatik computer science E-Learning Hochschuldidaktik educational technology collaboration virtual worlds qualitative study higher education