Designing a Virtual-Reality-Based, Gamelike Math Learning Environment. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Xu, Xinhao; Ke, Fengfeng
• Is Part Of: American journal of distance education. Volume 30:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 27
• Page End: 38
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Distance education -- United States -- Periodicals; 371.35097
• DOI: 10.1080/08923647.2016.1119621
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0892-3647

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This exploratory study examined the design issues related to a virtual-reality-based, gamelike learning environment (VRGLE) developed via OpenSimulator, an open-source virtual reality server. The researchers collected qualitative data to examine the VRGLE's usability, playability, and content integration for math learning. They found it important to design an intuitive game-control and interaction interface, plot playability via the combination of enjoyable virtual reality features and the rewarding mechanism, create intrinsic and balanced content-gameplay integration, and adapt to different gameplay styles. Participants found the VRGLE engaging and instructive in teaching fractions.