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Immersive Virtual Reality for Supporting Complex Scientific Knowledge: Augmenting Our Understanding with Physiological Monitoring
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Lui, Michelle; McEwen, Rhonda; Mullally, Martha – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2020
Educators are recognizing the potential power of immersive virtual reality (IVR) to allow learners to experience previously intangible firsthand phenomena, such as atoms and molecules. In this study, an IVR simulation of a complex gene regulation system was co-designed with an undergraduate microbiology course instructor. The course, with 234…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Difficulty Level, Instructional Effectiveness, Undergraduate Students
A Constructionism Framework for Designing Game-Like Learning Systems: Its Effect on Different Learners
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Li, Zhong-Zheng; Cheng, Yuan-Bang; Liu, Chen-Chung – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
Game-like learning systems such as simulation games and digital toys are increasingly being applied to foster higher-level abilities in educational contexts, as they may facilitate an active learning experience. However, the effect of such game-like learning systems is not guaranteed because students may only be interested in the fantasy…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Computer Simulation
Student Teachers' Perceptions of Instructional Technology: Developing Materials Based on a Constructivist Approach.
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Sahin, Tugba Yanpar – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2003
Describes the development of a course in Turkey for preservice teacher education for elementary school teachers that focused on instructional technologies and material development using a constructivist approach. Discusses research outcomes, including the positive impact of constructivist practices, active learning, the importance of prior…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Technology, Elementary School Teachers