Virtual World Technology to Support Student Collaboration in an Online Engineering Course

Avanzato, Robert Louis

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“…The ability to customize VRCL environments and their content provides learners more personalized experiences that better suit their personalities and attitudes, thereby enhancing the motivation to learn on both an individual and group level (Arlati et al, 2019). Furthermore, VRCL's immersive qualities tend to make the experiences more engaging for learners, encouraging them to engage in presentations and demonstrations as well as to communicate and collaborate with each other (Avanzato, 2018).…”

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Virtual reality and collaborative learning: a systematic literature review

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Werf

Brinkman

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Front. Virtual Real.

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Background: While research on Virtual Reality’s potential for education continues to advance, research on its support for Collaborative Learning is small in scope. With remote collaboration and distance learning becoming increasingly relevant for education (especially since the COVID-19 pandemic), an understanding of Virtual Reality’s potential for Collaborative Learning is of importance. To establish how this immersive technology can support and enhance collaboration between learners, this systematic literature review analyses scientific research on Virtual Reality for Collaborative Learning with the intention to identify 1) skills and competences trained, 2) domains and disciplines addressed, 3) systems used and 4) empirical knowledge established.Method: Two scientific databases—Scopus and Web of Science—were used for this review. Following the PRISMA method, a total of 139 articles were analyzed. Reliability of this selection process was assessed using five additional coders. A taxonomy was used to classify these articles. Another coder was used to assess the reliability of the primary coder before this taxonomy was applied to the selected articlesResults: Based on the literature reviewed, skills and competences developed are divided into five categories. Educational fields and domains seem interested in Virtual Reality for Collaborative Learning because of a need for innovation, communities and remote socialization and collaboration between learners. Systems primarily use monitor-based Virtual Reality and mouse-and-keyboard controls. A general optimism is visible regarding the use of Virtual Reality to support and enhance Collaborative LearningConclusion: Five distinct affordances of Virtual Reality for Collaborative Learning are identified: it 1) is an efficient tool to engage and motivate learners, 2) supports distance learning and remote collaboration, 3) provides multi- and interdisciplinary spaces for both learning and collaborating, 4) helps develop social skills and 5) suits Collaborative Learning-related paradigms and approaches. Overall, the reviewed literature suggests Virtual Reality to be an effective tool for the support and enhancement of Collaborative Learning, though further research is necessary to establish pedagogies.

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Virtual reality and collaborative learning: a systematic literature review

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Brinkman

et al. 2023

Front. Virtual Real.

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“…The subject of AR and VR in the online education domain have been explored through experiments in teaching and learning environment (Khodabandeh, 2022; Hsieh, 2021; Avanzato, 2018). Some other scholars have investigated AR and VR experiences of teachers and learners using survey and questionnaires (Low et al ., 2022; Vagg et al ., 2020; Luo et al ., 2017).…”

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Prospects of augmented reality and virtual reality for online education: a scientometric view

Tiwari

Bhaskar

Pal

2023

IJEM

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PurposeAugmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are becoming increasingly interwoven into people's daily lives, with applications in fields such as science, engineering, medical, the arts, education, finance and business. While much study has been conducted in the field of VR and AR in a variety of areas, less attention has been paid to online education. The purpose of this research is to conduct a systematic review of studies on AR and VR, as well as its applications in many disciplines of education, with a special emphasis on online education.Design/methodology/approachThe data were gathered from the SCOPUS database under the subject “Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications in Online Education.” The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) format has been used to summarize the available literature and research in academics throughout the world. First, systematic literature reviews and later bibliometric analysis were conducted for performance and science mapping analysis.FindingsThe research adds to the body of knowledge about the role of AR and VR in online education and its future prospects. AR and VR have demonstrated a substantial contribution to facilitating teaching in a variety of fields, including engineering, medicine, nursing and chemistry. Additionally, this research indicates that AR and VR can be utilized to teach various areas and specialties. Additionally, it can be used in other aspects of online education, such as admissions, industry visits, training, internationalization and specific courses for students with disabilities.Practical implicationsThis research lays the framework for educational institutions, legislators and researchers to investigate additional applications of VR and AR. Though this research suggests some possible uses for AR and VR in the online education system, more applications can be integrated into the online education system to fully leverage the potential of AR and VR worldwide. AR and VR have the potential to be a very cost-effective method of delivering online education on a wide scale in the future.Originality/valueThe article explores the applicability of VR and AR in education using bibliometric analysis. This is one of the first studies to do an assessment of VR and AR, evaluating their strengths, drawbacks and current applications. Future application areas are also identified as a result of the investigation.

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Virtual World Technology to Support Student Collaboration in an Online Engineering Course

Cited by 2 publications

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Virtual reality and collaborative learning: a systematic literature review

Virtual reality and collaborative learning: a systematic literature review

Prospects of augmented reality and virtual reality for online education: a scientometric view

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