It’s All in the Design - the Learning Design: Comparing Active Learning Affordances within VLEs

• In Event: DELT- Designing Virtual Learning Experiences

Short Description

Using a cross-case thematic comparison of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) studies we focused on distinctions among student reactions to the different systems used to supplement a full class field trip experience. Results show that increasing higher-order learning and improving the learning design based on the affordances of a given technology can improve learning outcomes in VLEs. This suggests more accessible virtual learning spaces like the browser-based VLE can compare better to more immersive VLEs.

Authors

• Contributor: Danielle Oprean, University of Missouri

• Contributor: Diogenes da Silva Santos, Univeristy of Missouri

• Contributor: Hillary Gould, University of Missouri

• Contributor: Eury Speir, University of Missouri

• Contributor: Ruan du Plessis, University of Missouri

• Contributor: Sarah Jacquet, University of Missouri