The Impact of Systems Thinking on Design Decisions in Immersive Learning Environments: A Systematic Literature Review

• In Event: Immersive Learning: Simulation and Virtual Reality in Education

Abstract

By considering the interconnectedness of various elements, such as curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school organization, systems thinking provides a framework to understand the underlying patterns, feedback loops, and leverage points that shape educational outcomes. Frick's (1993) systems view of restructuring education supports the notion that design decisions should consider the interdependencies among various educational components. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to explore how existing research that has been conducted on immersive learning environments addresses the seven relationships as described by Frick (1993).

Authors

• Jill Stefaniak, University of Georgia

• Lauren Bagdy, University of Georgia

• Liangke Yang, University of Georgia