Immersive Interactive Learning Environments (A PhD Case Study)

Abstract

Teaching and learning is no longer the same and the paradigm shift has not settled yet. In this study we frame immersive learning as a method which we believe can be designed by experiential, constructivist, and collaborative elements. We then present a peer to peer interactive webbased learning tool, which was designed, and implemented in-house and piloted in a PhD course on 'Pedagogical Methods'. We present the results showing how the learning tool has immersive elements and the student outcomes. The tool engages students to learn a specified subject matter, synthesize the information, create question and rate their peer's questions. Tests are then generated by professor from the students' questions. Student performance shows that in such a context, students who spent more time doing the test scored less. In the results section, we also present the item response theory as a more appropriate analysis tool to assess and study immersive learning, and provide examples.

Investigation on the Sustainability of an Innovative Physical Learning Environment in Putra Future Classroom, Universiti Putra Malaysia

“…Online learning has also been increasingly popular lately due to the opportunities it gives for the students to participate in the learning process from anywhere in the world (Stern, 2018). And finally, enhancing learning with simulation, virtual realities or any kind or learning though virtual environment experience is called Immersive Learning which gives students the ability to integrate multiple senses instead of relying on their imagination (Li Shang Ly et al, 2015).…”