Comparative Case Study of Teamwork on Zoom and Gather.Town

Teamwork is a strategy for successful learning. With the Coronavirus outbreak, many universities began to rely on synchronous video conferencing and/or metaverse platforms. This study examines difference between undergraduate students’ perceptions and experiences of teamwork Zoom Gather.Town. A mixed-method comparative case was conducted in which questionnaire survey administered 20 students Korea, followed by in-depth interviews participant observation; reflective journal writing also examined. The data were quantitatively qualitatively analyzed. results show that had higher perception Gather.Town than Zoom. effective because sense presence mobility space it afforded, social facilitated through avatars, empowerment, openness emotions, differences interface platform. findings can aid selection platforms suit needs instructors design implementation activities selected