The Educational uses of 360o Videos and low-cost HMDs. Reflecting on the Results of Seven Projects

Fokides, Emmanuel

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“…However, it is important to note that both video formats outperformed printed materials, although in the case of conventional videos, the difference was borderline (p = .046). The positive effect on motivation is a well-documented characteristic of both conventional videos (Sablić et al, 2021) and 360 o videos (Fokides, 2023a;Rosendahl & Wagner, 2024;Snelson & Hsu, 2020). Indeed, the descriptive statistics (see Table 1) indicate that motivation to learn was notably high in both video types, with mean scores exceeding 4.35 in each case.…”

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“…Furthermore, motivation alone cannot be considered a plausible explanation for the learning outcomes. Although existing research suggests a link between motivation and learning in the context of digital tools (e.g., Krasnova et al, 2023;Lin et al, 2017) and specifically in the context of 360 o videos (e.g., Fokides, 2023a), the linear regression analysis demonstrated that this factor did not have a significant effect on learning outcomes in all media types (see Table 12).…”

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“…For instance, their application is increasing in the fields of health studies, history, social studies, and STEM subjects (Pirker & Dengel, 2021). Additionally, they have proven effective in teaching an array of subjects, including Ecology, Physics, Physical Education, Religious Education, and language learning (Fokides, 2023a).…”

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“…Something similar was pointed out by Rupp et al (2016), as the results of their research showed that users focused on the experience rather than on learning content. However, the above seems to be avoided by using visual stimuli such as arrow keys or annotations that direct the gaze to the right point (Fokides, 2023a). Simulator sickness is another pertinent issue.…”

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Little Learners Go 360: Evaluating the Impact of 360<sup>o </sup>Videos on Kindergarten Students’ Understanding of Wild Animals

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Vlachopoulou

2024

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In recent years, 360o videos have gained the attention of researchers investigating their educational potential. Given the ongoing debate about their impact on learning, particularly with young students where existing research is minimal, a comprehensive study was conducted to evaluate their effectiveness relative to other media forms. The study involved 44 kindergarten students learning about wild animals over nine sessions. The 360o videos were compared to printed materials and conventional videos to measure knowledge acquisition, motivation, enjoyment/positive feelings, immersion, and ease of use. The findings suggest that, compared to printed materials, 360o videos enhance knowledge acquisition. However, this advantage does not extend to comparisons with conventional videos. Similarly, while enjoyment and motivation were higher for 360o videos compared to printed materials, they did not surpass those associated with conventional videos. Despite their potential, 360o videos were deemed the least easy to use, likely due to the employment of low-cost HMDs. Immersion emerged as the only factor where 360o videos excelled, demonstrating a notable influence on learning outcomes. The implications of the study are also discussed.

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2024

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Little Learners Go 360: Evaluating the Impact of 360° Videos on Kindergarten Students’ Understanding of Wild Animals

Fokides,

Vlachopoulou

2024

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In recent years, 360° videos have gained the attention of researchers investigating their educational potential. Given the ongoing debate about their impact on learning, particularly with young students, where existing research is minimal, a comprehensive study was conducted to evaluate their effectiveness relative to other media forms. The study followed a within-subjects design and involved 44 kindergarten students learning about wild animals over nine sessions. The 360° videos were compared to printed materials and conventional videos. Evaluation tests were used for measuring knowledge acquisition, while questionnaires were used for collecting data related to students’ motivation, enjoyment/positive feelings, immersion, and ease of use. The findings suggest that, compared to printed materials, 360° videos enhance knowledge acquisition. However, this advantage does not extend to comparisons with conventional videos. Similarly, while enjoyment and motivation were higher for 360° videos compared to printed materials, they did not surpass those associated with conventional videos. Despite their potential, 360° videos were deemed the least easy to use, likely due to the employment of low-cost HMDs. Immersion emerged as the only factor where 360° videos excelled, demonstrating a notable influence on learning outcomes. The implications of the study are also discussed.

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The Educational uses of 360o Videos and low-cost HMDs. Reflecting on the Results of Seven Projects

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Little Learners Go 360: Evaluating the Impact of 360<sup>o </sup>Videos on Kindergarten Students’ Understanding of Wild Animals

Little Learners Go 360: Evaluating the Impact of 360<sup>o </sup>Videos on Kindergarten Students’ Understanding of Wild Animals

Little Learners Go 360: Evaluating the Impact of 360° Videos on Kindergarten Students’ Understanding of Wild Animals

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