Guiding Exploration Through Three-Dimensional Virtual Environments: A Cognitive Load Reduction Approach

New Search

Print Abstract

E-mail Abstract

Full Text

Save to My Collections

Export Citation

Chen, C.J. & Wan Ismail, W.M.F. (2008). Guiding Exploration Through Three-Dimensional Virtual Environments: A Cognitive Load Reduction Approach. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 19(4), 579-596. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/24213.

• Share:
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Journal Information

Journal of Interactive Learning Research
ISSN 1093-023X
Volume 19, Issue 4, October 2008
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

More Information on JILR

Authors

Chwen Jen Chen, Wan Mohd Fauzy Wan Ismail, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

Abstract

The real-time interactive nature of three-dimensional virtual environments (VEs) makes this technology very appropriate for exploratory learning purposes. However, many studies have shown that the exploration process may cause cognitive overload that affects the learning of domain knowledge. This article reports a quasi-experimental study that investigates the effects of guiding the exploration through three-dimensional VEs on learning. The results of this study show that the inclusion of additional navigational aids (tracer and directional arrows) to guide the exploration through VEs provides significant learning effects when compared with the use of VEs that do not provide such aids. These results are discussed with respect to theories related to cognitive load.

Keywords

• Evaluation
• Virtual Environments
• Cognition
• Instructional Design
• Instructional Materials
• Learning Outcomes

Also Read

• Games and Motivation to Learn Science: Personal Identity, Applicability, Relevance and Meaningfulness
• A Study of Educational Simulations Part II – Interface Design
• Avatars in Action: Developing a Pedagogy for Teaching in a Virtual World
• Online Learning and Quality Assurance
• Increasing Student Discourse to Support Rapport Building in Web and Blended Courses Using a 3D Online Learning Environment
• Facilitating Technology-Enhanced Problem-based Learning (PBL) in the Middle School Classroom: An Examination of How and Why Teachers Adapt
• A Study of Educational Simulations Part I - Engagement and Learning.
• Audio Use in E-Learning: What, Why, When, and How?
• The Effects of Spatial Visualization Ability and Graphical Navigational Aids on Cognitive Load and Learning from Web-Based Instruction
• Pedagogy First! Making Web-Technologies Work for Soft Skills Development in Leadership and Management Education

Tags