Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration.

Many studies related to the use of virtual reality in education are focused on the cognitive aspects with little consideration given to the emotional domain. Thus, this study aims to identify the salient linkages between learners’ emotions and design elements of a desktop virtual reality-based learn...

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Main Authors: Chen, Chwen Jen, Chuah, Kee Man, Chee, Siong Teh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education 2011
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description Many studies related to the use of virtual reality in education are focused on the cognitive aspects with little consideration given to the emotional domain. Thus, this study aims to identify the salient linkages between learners’ emotions and design elements of a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment by employing Kansei Engineering concepts. A courseware related to the teaching of road safety skills to young learners was designed and developed to be used as a case for the study. Ten specimens of the courseware, which highlights different design elements, were presented to 90 students from three randomly selected secondary schools. They were required to rate their feelings towards the specimens using the provided checklist that consists of 30 words related to emotions. The gathered data were then analysed using Principal Component Analysis and Partial Least Squares analysis. The results revealed that the most influential design elements in inducing positive emotions are environment richness and coaching. Ultimately, the uncovered linkages could be used to inform future design of emotionally sound desktop VR-learning environments.
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spelling unimas-100132022-08-23T02:56:40Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/10013/ Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration. Chen, Chwen Jen Chuah, Kee Man Chee, Siong Teh L Education (General) T Technology (General) Many studies related to the use of virtual reality in education are focused on the cognitive aspects with little consideration given to the emotional domain. Thus, this study aims to identify the salient linkages between learners’ emotions and design elements of a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment by employing Kansei Engineering concepts. A courseware related to the teaching of road safety skills to young learners was designed and developed to be used as a case for the study. Ten specimens of the courseware, which highlights different design elements, were presented to 90 students from three randomly selected secondary schools. They were required to rate their feelings towards the specimens using the provided checklist that consists of 30 words related to emotions. The gathered data were then analysed using Principal Component Analysis and Partial Least Squares analysis. The results revealed that the most influential design elements in inducing positive emotions are environment richness and coaching. Ultimately, the uncovered linkages could be used to inform future design of emotionally sound desktop VR-learning environments. Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education 2011 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/10013/1/DESIGNING.pdf Chen, Chwen Jen and Chuah, Kee Man and Chee, Siong Teh (2011) Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 6 (1). pp. 25-42. ISSN 1793-2068 http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kee-Man_Chuah/publication/216859733_Designing_a_Desktop_Virtual_Reality-based_Learning_Environment_with_Emotional_Consideration/links/09e414ff3dd74eab4d000000.pdf
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Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration.
title Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration.
title_full Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration.
title_fullStr Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration.
title_full_unstemmed Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration.
title_short Designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration.
title_sort designing a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment with emotional consideration.
topic L Education (General)
T Technology (General)
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http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/10013/1/DESIGNING.pdf