VIEW: A Virtual Interactive Web-based Learning Environment for Engineering

The use of computer-aided and web-based educational technologies such as Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) has increased significantly in the recent past. One example of such a VLE is Virtual Interactive Engineering on the Web (VIEW). VIEW is a 3D virtual, interactive, student centered, framework...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2018-11
Main Authors: Goeser, Priya T, Hamza-Lup, Felix G, Johnson, Wayne M, Scharfer, Dirk
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CAI
Computer assisted instruction
Dissection
Educational technology
Engineering education
Learning
Learning management systems
Modules
Students
Virtual environments
Virtual reality
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Summary:The use of computer-aided and web-based educational technologies such as Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) has increased significantly in the recent past. One example of such a VLE is Virtual Interactive Engineering on the Web (VIEW). VIEW is a 3D virtual, interactive, student centered, framework of web-based modules based on the Extensible 3D standard. These modules are dedicated to the improvement of student success and learning. In this paper, an overview of the recent developments in VIEW along with associated assessment results is presented. An experimental study was also performed to compare the learning experience and performance of students in a physical dissection activity vs. that in a virtual dissection activity using a VIEW module. The results of this study show that students can meet given learning objectives and that there is limited difference in their learning and performance irrespective of a physical or virtual setting.
ISSN:2331-8422