Chen, C.J. & Wan, M.F. (2008). Guiding exploration through three-dimensional virtual environments: A cognitive load reduction approach.
Year: 2008
Type: article
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.
Authors: Chwen Jen Chen, Wan Mohd Fauzy Wan Ismail
Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1573990326