Communities in Virtual Learning Spaces

Concerns

This research group is dedicated to exploring the constitution and evolution of communities in virtual learning spaces. Using social VR and interactive 3D technologies, it aims to explore and increase interactivity and engagement in digital educational environments. By analyzing the adoption and implementation of these technologies, we aim to transform pedagogical practices and promote an inclusive educational landscape that can provide educational access and experiences for all learners, regardless of their physical, cognitive or social conditions.

Mitglieder der Forschungsgruppe — Forschungsgruppenmitglieder (Norbert Pengel, Thomas T. Richter, Emma Weidhaas, Jonathan Dyrna, Johanna Spirling, Mattis Altmann, Kevin Hoang, Alexander Clauss; v. li. n. re.)

Main topics

Development and evaluation of social VR applications for educational contexts
Investigation of support models within online communities
Design and implementation of immersive VR learning environments

Research questions

The research group "Communities in Virtual Learning Spaces" is interested in the organizational, didactic and individual level. It aims to take a holistic view of the object of investigation. The following central questions serve as a starting point.

Organizational level:

What are the requirements for the design of learning and knowledge communities in virtual environments?
What factors influence the suitability and implementation of (social) VR learning environments and tools for educational and communication purposes?

Didactic level:

How should supervision concepts be designed to support online knowledge communities?
How can (social) VR learning environments and interactive virtual 360-degree panoramic learning spaces be designed didactically to promote the learning experience and learning outcome?

Individual level:

How can learners and learning facilitators build skills for proactive participation in communities in virtual environments?
What factors influence the technology acceptance of (social) VR learning environments and tools?

Research approaches and methods

The group uses both qualitative and quantitative research methods to gain insights into the dynamics of use and pedagogical effectiveness of VR in educational environments. This includes the development of prototypical learning environments and their empirical evaluation.
Competencies for the implementation of design science research approaches and technology acceptance models as well as (meta-)statistical social research will be developed and expanded.

Further information

Publications

118 Entries

2018

Identifying success factors for cross-university computer-supported collaborative learningBreitenstein, M., Dyrna, J., Heinz, M., Fischer, H. & Heitz, R. J., 2018, Teaching, Learning and E-learning and Management, Economics and Marketing: Proceedings of IAC in Dresden 2018. Prag: Czech Institute of Academic Education z.s., p. 123-134, 12 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
Von Projekt zur Praxis - Zur Verstetigung virtueller hochschulübergreifender Lehr-Lern-ArrangementsClauss, A., Leichsenring, A., Lakhmostova, I., Schoop, E. & Haubold, A., 2018, p. 61-71, 11 p.Research output: Contribution to conferences > Paper
Wann ist Lernen mit digitalen Medien (wirklich) selbstgesteuert?: Ansätze zur Ermöglichung und Förderung von Selbststeuerung in technologieunterstützten LernprozessenDyrna, J., Riedel, J. & Schulze-Achatz, S., 2018, Communities in New Media: Research on Knowledge Communities in Science, Business, Education and Public Administration - Proceedings of 21th Conference GeNeMe. Schoop, E., Kahnwald, N. & Kohler, T. (eds.). TUDpress/Thelem Universitätsverlag, p. 155-166, 12 p., (Communities in New Media: Research on Knowledge Communities in Science, Business, Education and Public Administration - Proceedings of 21th Conference GeNeMe)Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
Workshop: Advanced Learning and Examination Spaces in SaxonyWollersheim, H., Pengel, N., Heuschmidt, J., Herrmann, S. M., Thor, A., Rudolph, M., Hund, S. & 8 others, 2018, p. 95-119, 25 p.Research output: Contribution to conferences > Paper
Workshop: LehrkooperationenSonntag, R., Wiedermann, T., Halgasch, J., Baier, J., Lehmann, C., Berthold, S., Müller, M. & 13 others, 2018, p. 135-149, 15 p.Research output: Contribution to conferences > Paper

2017

Rahmenbedingungen und Anreize zur Gestaltung proaktiver Lern- und Wissenscommunities: Anforderungen an das Community ManagementClauss, A., 2017, p. 14-25, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conferences > Paper

2016

Hochschulübergreifend lernen, organisieren und kommunizierenBreitenstein, M., Dyrna, J., Fischer, H., Meier, L., Möbius, K. & Schneider, S., 2016, In: HDS.Journal. 2016, p. 58-63, 6 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Learning Analytics- Eine Navigationshilfe für die effiziente LernbegleitungRietze, M., Clauss, A. & Hetmank, C., 2016Research output: Contribution to conferences > Paper