Authoring Adaptive 3D Virtual Learning Environments

Autor/inn/en	Ewais, Ahmed; De Troyer, Olga
Titel	Authoring Adaptive 3D Virtual Learning Environments
Quelle	In: International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 5 (2014) 1, S.1-19, Artikel 1 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1947-8518
DOI	10.4018/ijvple.2014010101
Schlagwörter	Virtual Classrooms; Computer Simulation; Questionnaires; Electronic Learning; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Programming; Educational Games; Video Games; Computer Science Education; Simulated Environment; Spatial Ability; Graduate Students; Masters Programs; Foreign Countries; Participant Satisfaction; Belgium + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Fragebogen; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Programmierung; Educational game; Lernspiel; Video game; Videospiel; Videospiele; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Künstliche Umwelt; Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Magister course; Magisterstudiengang; Ausland; Belgien
Abstract	The use of 3D and Virtual Reality is gaining interest in the context of academic discussions on E-learning technologies. However, the use of 3D for learning environments also has drawbacks. One way to overcome these drawbacks is by having an adaptive learning environment, i.e., an environment that dynamically adapts to the learner and the activities that he performs in the environment. In this paper, the authors discuss adaptive 3D virtual learning environments and explain how a course author can specify such an environment (i.e., authoring). The approach and tool that the authors present allow authors to create adaptive 3D virtual learning environments without the need to be an expert in 3D or using programming or scripting languages. The authors also conducted an evaluation to validate the approach and the usability and acceptability of the authoring tool. Based on the results, recommendations for authoring adaptive 3D virtual learning environments have been formulated. (As Provided).
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Update	2018/2/04