Title:
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OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING AND IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES: A LITERATURE ANALYSIS |
Author(s):
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Afika Ntaba and Mmaki Jantjies |
ISBN:
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978-989-8533-93-7 |
Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler, Pedro IsaĆas and Maria Lidia Mascia |
Year:
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2019 |
Edition:
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Single |
Keywords:
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Immersive Technology, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Distance Learning |
Type:
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Full Paper |
First Page:
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51 |
Last Page:
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60 |
Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Open and distance learning (ODL) education provides an opportunity for prospective students who require flexibility in
education enabling learning without traditional face to face lecture sessions. Previous literature indicated that there has
been a growing curiosity amongst educators, researchers, and pedagogues on employing modern visualization technologies
to enrich current educational experiences for students who do not attend face to face lessons. This study aims to explore
how new immersive technology can be used to enhance the experience of distance learning. Using a systematic literature
review, findings were presented in the form of a thematic discussion looking at journal articles between the year 2000 to
October 2018. Following a review of 40 articles which were included in the qualitative synthesis, this study investigated
the challenges experienced in open distance learning experience, in an attempt to form the basis of interlinking the use of
Virtual and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies to enhance the distance learning experience. Findings revealed ODL
presently employs various Information and Communication Tools (ICT) which are comprised of technological resources
that assist the facilitation of lecturer and student interaction. However, these ICTs do not fully assist in enhancing the DL
experience. Results from the review found that the adoption of Augmented and Virtual Reality (VR) in higher education
contributed to learner engagement and enhanced learning outcomes. Moreover, literature revealed that immersive learning
is best utilized as a complement to traditional learning as opposed to a replacement. |
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