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

2024

Preparing E-Tutors for Success: A Qualitative Analysis of a Community Management Training Module for StudentsLangesee, L., Volkmann, N., Clauss, A. & Hilse, L., 2024, The Asian Conference on Education 2023: Official Conference Proceedings. p. 161-176, 16 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
Supporting virtual learning and international academic visits with AIRichter, T. T. & Langesee, L. M., 2024, IDIMT 2024: Changes to ICT, Management, and Business Processes through AI - 32nd Interdisciplinary Information Management Talks. Doucek, P., Sonntag, M. & Nedomova, L. (eds.). Trauner Verlag, p. 141-146, 6 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
Virtual Reality-gestützte Rollenspiele für die berufliche Bildung: Drei Anwendungsbeispiele und ein ImplementierungsleitfadenDyrna, J., Arnold, M., Fischer, H., Pfeiffer, T., Meyer, L. & Köhler, T., 2024, Handbuch E-Learning. Köhler, T. (ed.). Wolters Kluwer, p. 1-23, 23 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report

2023

Weiterbildungsbeteiligung von Kleinst- und Kleinunternehmen durch digitale Lernszenarien fördern: Abschlussbericht zum Projekt weiter.digitalDyrna, J., Pippig, M., Herchet, M., Zawidzki, J. & Zimmermann, T., 4 Apr 2023, In: Open Research in Progress – Reports of the Center for Open Digital Innovation and Participation. 1, 1, 67 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Implementation of Virtual Mobility and Internationalization at Home in Albania’s Higher Education: A Catalogue of Recommendations for ActionRubarth, G. F., Aschenbrenner, L., Salhi, M. & Altmann, M., Feb 2023, In: International journal of management, knowledge and learning. 12, p. 69-78Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Aufsuchende Bildungsarbeit als Chance zur Förderung digitaler Kompetenzen älterer Erwachsener – Ein Peer-to-Peer AnsatzBarczik, K., Dyrna, J. & Weinhold, N., 2023, In: Der pädagogische Blick. Zeitschrift für Wissenschaft und Praxis in pädagogischen Berufen. 31, 1, p. 30-44, 15 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Exploring Critical Learning Incidents in Collaborative Online International Learning: Implications for Digital Readiness and Learning DesignAltmann, M. & Arnold, M., 2023, Inklusiv digital: Gemeinschaft offen gestalten Selbstbestimmte Teilhabe an der digitalen Transformation: 26. Workshop GeNeMe‘23 Gemeinschaften in Neuen Medien. Köhler, T., Schoop, E., Kahnwald, N. & Sonntag, R. (eds.). Dresden : TUDpress, p. 80-90, 11 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
Lessons Learned from an International and Interdisciplinary Virtual Mobility Module between Albania, Slovenia, and GermanyAltmann, M., Ukhova, N. & Hilse, L., 2023, In: International journal of management, knowledge and learning. 12Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Conference article
Open Educational Resources zur Erhöhung der Bildungsteilhabe an sächsischen Hochschulen. Status Quo und PerspektivenMüller, J., Vogel, A., Dyrna, J., Liebold, M. & Clauss, A., 2023, Communities in New Media. Inclusive Digital: Forming Communities in an Open Way. : Proceedings of 26th Conference GeNeMe. Köhler, T., Eric Schoop, Kahnwald, N. & Sonntag, R. (eds.). TUDpress/Thelem Universitätsverlag, p. 320, 332 p., H.2Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
Social VR as an approach to foster collaboration among scientists and educators within the networked infrastructure for education: A pilot case study to examine its and task fit and acceptanceDyrna, J., Lorenz, R., Galarce Miranda, C. L., Heitz, R. & Köhler, T., 2023, In: e-learning and education : eleed. 2023, Special Edition Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article