Individual differences in executive function affect learning with immersive virtual reality
Alyssa P. Lawson,
Richard E. Mayer
Abstract:BackgroundImmersive virtual reality (IVR) is a new technology that could motivate learners, but also could contain distracting elements that increase cognitive demands on learners. In contrast, learning with conventional media, such as a narrated slideshow could be less motivating, but also less distracting.ObjectivesThis experiment investigates: (1) in what situations executive function and working memory capacity play a role in learning in IVR and a slideshow lesson and (2) whether people learn science conte… Show more
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