Purdue University Graduate School
Browse
- No file added yet -

MULTIMODAL VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: THE EFFECTS OF VISUO-HAPTIC SIMULATIONS ON CONCEPTUAL LEARNING

Download (7.48 MB)
thesis
posted on 2020-05-03, 14:49 authored by Mayari Serrano AnazcoMayari Serrano Anazco

Presently, it is possible to use virtual learning environments for simulating abstract and/or complex scientific concepts. Multimodal Virtual Learning Environments use multiple sensory stimuli, including haptic feedback, in the representation of concepts. Past research

on the utilization of haptics for learning has shown inconsistent results when gains in conceptual knowledge had been assessed. This research focused on two abstract phenomena

Electricity and Magnetism and Buoyancy. These abstract concepts were experienced by students using either visual, visuo-haptic, or hands-on learning activities. Embodied

Cognition Theory was used as a for the implementation of the learning environments. Both phenomena were assessed using qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques.

Results suggested that haptic, visual, and physical modalities affected positively the acquisition of conceptual knowledge of both concepts.

History

Degree Type

  • Doctor of Philosophy

Department

  • Technology

Campus location

  • West Lafayette

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair

Dr. Alejandra J. Magana Ph.D.

Additional Committee Member 2

Dr. Bedrich Benes Ph.D

Additional Committee Member 3

Dr. Paul Parsons Ph.D

Additional Committee Member 4

Dr. Sanjay Rebello Ph.D

Usage metrics

    Licence

    Exports

    RefWorks
    BibTeX
    Ref. manager
    Endnote
    DataCite
    NLM
    DC