The Effects of Spatial Presence on Learning Outcomes in Virtual Learning Environments

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Wood, N. & Cifuentes, L. (2009). The Effects of Spatial Presence on Learning Outcomes in Virtual Learning Environments. In G. Siemens & C. Fulford (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2009 (pp. 605-610). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009
Honolulu, HI, USA
June 22, 2009
ISBN 1-880094-73-8
  George Siemens & Catherine Fulford
AACE

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Authors

Nancy Wood, Lauren Cifuentes, Texas A & M University, College Station, USA

Abstract

Virtual worlds like Second Life hold complex possibilities for creating instructional messages. Mayer’s multimedia learning theory (2001) and Spiro’s 1995 cognitive flexibility theory frame my proposal to compare learning outcomes achieved by students who use a VR tutorial with outcomes achieved by students who use a paper based version. In virtual reality, spatial presence is the sense of “being there” accomplished through graphics and interactivity. Interactivity is important in helping users build mental models and connect them to existing knowledge. My proposed research will study the effects of spatial presence in virtual reality on retention and transfer of learning.

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