ERIC Number: EJ728898
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 19
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Are Learning Styles Relevant to Virtual Reality?
Chen, Chwen Jen; Toh, Seong Chong; Ismail, Wan Mohd Fauzy Wan
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, v38 n2 p123-141 Win 2005
This study aims to investigate the effects of a virtual reality (VR)-based learning environment on learners with different learning styles. The findings of the aptitude-by-treatment interaction study have shown that learners benefit most from the VR (guided exploration) mode, irrespective of their learning styles. This shows that the VR-based environment offers promise in accommodating individual differences in terms of learning style. In addition, the significant positive effect of the VR (guided exploration) mode--which provides additional navigational aids over the VR (non-guided exploration) mode--which does not provide additional navigational aids--also implies the importance of providing VR-based learning environments with proper instructional design to achieve the desired educational outcomes. (Contains 5 figures and 8 tables.)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Simulation, Educational Environment, Individual Differences, Outcomes of Education, Instructional Design, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Experiential Learning, Teaching Methods, Technology Uses in Education, Secondary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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