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

2021

Designing Formative Feedback Guidelines for Group Development Stages in Virtual CollaborationUkhova, N., Rudolph, K. S., Altmann, M. & Schiener, A., 2021, p. 121-133, 13 p.Research output: Contribution to conferences > Paper
Designing Formative Feedback Guidelines in Virtual Group Work from a Student's PerspectiveAltmann, M., Langesee, L. & Misterek, J., 2021, p. 8698-8706, 9 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to conferences > Paper
Einsatz von virtuellen 360-Grad-Lernräumen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung.: Ein Anwendungsfall.Dyrna, J., Stöhr, K., Zawidzki, J. & Filz, N., 2021, Gemeinschaften in Neuen Medien. Digitale Partizipation in hybriden Realitäten und Gemeinschaften: 24. Workshop GeNeMe‘21 Gemeinschaften in Neuen Medien. Köhler, T., Schoop, E., Kahnwald, N. & Sonntag, R. (eds.). Dresden: TUDpress/Thelem Universitätsverlag, p. 100-105, 6 p., A.7Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
Herausforderungen und Grenzen des selbstgesteuerten Lernens in Weiterbildungsinstitutionen.Schulze-Achatz, S. & Dyrna, J., 2021, Selbstgesteuertes Lernen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung: Ein Handbuch für Theorie und Praxis. Dyrna, J., Riedel, J., Schulze-Achatz, S. & Köhler, T. (eds.). Münster: Waxmann, p. 419-428, 10 p., 6.4Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report
Imagine it’s “Corona“ – and no one has noticedSchoop, E., Sonntag, R., Altmann, M. & Sattler, W., 2021, p. 107-115, 9 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to conferences > Paper
Mit digitalen Medien selbstgesteuert lernen?: Ansätze zur Ermöglichung und Förderung von Selbststeuerung in technologieunterstützten Lernprozessen.Dyrna, J., 2021, Selbstgesteuertes Lernen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung: Ein Handbuch für Theorie und Praxis. Dyrna, J., Riedel, J., Schulze-Achatz, S. & Köhler, T. (eds.). Münster: Waxmann, p. 247-261, 15 p., 4.1Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report
Selbstgesteuertes Lernen. Begriffsbestimmung und Operationalisierung.Dyrna, J., 2021, Selbstgesteuertes Lernen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung: Ein Handbuch für Theorie und Praxis. Dyrna, J., Riedel, J., Schulze-Achatz, S. & Köhler, T. (eds.). Münster: Waxmann, p. 65-83, 19 p., 2.3Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report
Selbstgesteuertes Lernen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung. Ein Handbuch für Theorie und PraxisDyrna, J., Riedel, J., Schulze-Achatz, S. & Köhler, T., 2021, Münster: Waxmann, 508 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Book/Report/Anthology > Monograph
Selbstgesteuert, -organisiert, -bestimmt,-reguliert? Versuch einer theoretischen Abgrenzung.Dyrna, J., 2021, Selbstgesteuertes Lernen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung: Ein Handbuch für Theorie und Praxis. Dyrna, J., Riedel, J., Schulze-Achatz, S. & Köhler, T. (eds.). Münster: Waxmann, p. 84-106, 23 p., 2.4Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report
Sprechen wirklich alle vom Gleichen? Eine empirische Begriffsanalyse.Dyrna, J., 2021, Selbstgesteuertes Lernen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung: Ein Handbuch für Theorie und Praxis. Dyrna, J., Riedel, J., Schulze-Achatz, S. & Köhler, T. (eds.). Münster: Waxmann, p. 51-64, 15 p., 2.2Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report