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Zoltan Buzady; Agnes Wimmer; Anita Csesznak; Peter Szentesi – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
The considerable proliferation of serious games (SG) in management education necessitates an academic foundation grounded in the concepts and practice of leadership, Flow, learning and development theory. Going beyond addressing the benefits of SG, this study is the first to demonstrate the successful use of SG in two areas: (a) teaching Flow…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Psychometrics, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Training
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Siv Lena Birkheim; Giovanna Calogiuri; Randi Martinsen – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
Virtual reality (VR) based simulation is emerging as an innovative tool for the training and education of healthcare professionals. However, pedagogical frameworks specific to this type of simulation are yet missing. This paper explores participants' experiences with VR-based simulation training in non-technical skills (VR-SIMI) and integrates…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Evidence Based Practice, Skill Development, Training
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Shanhu Wang – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
This paper aims to study the features of vocal improvisation using interactive musical technologies. The survey method contributed to determining the level of vocal skills of 214 respondents auditioned before the experiment. The authors developed a training programme based on previously received information. It included breathing, technical,…
Descriptors: Singing, Musical Instruments, Music Education, Program Effectiveness
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Alvaro M. Lozano-Tarazona; Diego Mauricio Rivera Pinzón – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
This study is related to the transfer of the header motor skill in soccer from a virtual reality (VR) sport's training to the real world. A total of 61 children (37 females) between 9 and 11 years of age were distributed into three groups: a control group without training; a second group that was trained in an original VR environment developed by…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Psychomotor Skills, Skill Development, Computer Simulation
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Oberiri Destiny Apuke; Khowanas Saeed Qader; Bahiyah Omar; Ugwuanyi Chidi John; Charles Chukwudi Eze; Ngozi Agujiobi-Odoh; Gever Esther Rita; Gever Verlumun Celestine – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
This study examined the usefulness of interactive visual multimedia in improving business capabilities and financial management competencies of women vegetable farmers. The researchers utilized a quasi-experimental design and assigned participants to a training group (n = 270) and a no-training group (n-270). The result of the study showed a…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Interactive Video, Money Management, Females
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Tang, Anne L. L.; Tung, Vincent Wing Sun; Cheng, Tiffany O. – Interactive Learning Environments, 2023
There is increasing interest in the potential use of educational robotics (ER) in higher education. Few studies have considered teachers' perceptions of using ER outside science and engineering. This qualitative research aims to investigate university teachers' perceived opportunities and challenges of using ER in management education from three…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Education, Educational Technology, Robotics
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Cathy Weng; Kifle Kassaw; Melese Astatke; Chichuan Yang – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
This review examined the impact of online learning environments (OLE) on acquiring transferable skills (TS) through an analysis of 31 papers from the Web of Science database. Significant attention is given to critical thinking and communication skills, with moderate consideration given to creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation skills. Lesser…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Environment, Transfer of Training, Skill Development
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Sahika Simsek Çetinkaya; Gülçin Gümüs Çalis; Serife Kibris; Mehmet Topal – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of two simulation types used for family planning consultation of midwifery students and to compare these methods. This study was conducted at a university in Kastamonu, Turkey, in 2020-2021. The sample of the study was 90 midwifery students. The family planning skill training and communication skills…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Technology Uses in Education, Family Planning, Obstetrics
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Moon, Jewoong; Ke, Fengfeng – Interactive Learning Environments, 2021
This mixed-method study explored the treatment integrity of virtual reality (VR)-based social skill training for children with high-functioning autism (HFA). In this study, we designed a VR-based social skills training environment using Opensimulator. Data were collected through screen recordings and behavioral observations of HFA children's…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Computer Simulation, Program Effectiveness
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Bahreini, Kiavash; Nadolski, Rob; Westera, Wim – Interactive Learning Environments, 2017
The teaching of communication skills is a labour-intensive task because of the detailed feedback that should be given to learners during their prolonged practice. This study investigates to what extent our FILTWAM facial and vocal emotion recognition software can be used for improving a serious game (the Communication Advisor) that delivers a…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Skill Development, Training Methods, Computer Software
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Gavish, Nirit; Gutiérrez, Teresa; Webel, Sabine; Rodríguez, Jorge; Peveri, Matteo; Bockholt, Uli; Tecchia, Franco – Interactive Learning Environments, 2015
The current study evaluated the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) platforms, developed within the scope of the SKILLS Integrated Project, for industrial maintenance and assembly (IMA) tasks training. VR and AR systems are now widely regarded as promising training platforms for complex and highly demanding IMA tasks. However,…
Descriptors: Simulated Environment, Technology Uses in Education, Industry, Maintenance
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van den Berge, Kees; van Gog, Tamara; Mamede, Silvia; Schmidt, Henk G.; van Saase, Jan L. C. M.; Rikers, Remy M. J. P. – Interactive Learning Environments, 2013
Research has shown that for acquiring problem-solving skills, instruction consisting of studying worked examples is more effective and efficient for novice learners than instruction consisting of problem-solving. This study investigated whether worked examples would also be a useful instructional format for the acquisition of visual perceptual…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Visual Perception, Diagnostic Tests, Heart Disorders