A Systematic Review of Research on High-Immersion Virtual Reality for Language Learning
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| Title: | A Systematic Review of Research on High-Immersion Virtual Reality for Language Learning |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Dhimolea, Tetyana Kucher, Kaplan-Rakowski, Regina, Lin, Lin |
| Source: | TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning. Sep 2022 66(5):810-824. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Literature Reviews, Educational Research, Computer Simulation, Second Language Learning, Electronic Learning, Vocabulary Development, Student Attitudes |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11528-022-00717-w |
| ISSN: | 8756-3894 1559-7075 |
| Abstract: | Virtual reality (VR) can be beneficial for learning and for increasing learners' engagement and motivation. However, aggregations of studies on language learning in high-immersion VR are scarce. This paper offers a systematic review of existing research on VR-based language learning, encompassing 32 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2020. The study yielded three main language-related findings: (1) multiple exposures to VR are necessary for effective learning; (2) VR is beneficial for contextual vocabulary learning; and (3) perceptions of language learning in VR are positive, but its effectiveness is inconclusive. We also describe VR technology trends, VR content used in language learning, and learners' perceptions of learning languages in VR. This systematic review is useful for language educators, researchers, and VR app developers. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1348085 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Virtual reality (VR) can be beneficial for learning and for increasing learners' engagement and motivation. However, aggregations of studies on language learning in high-immersion VR are scarce. This paper offers a systematic review of existing research on VR-based language learning, encompassing 32 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2020. The study yielded three main language-related findings: (1) multiple exposures to VR are necessary for effective learning; (2) VR is beneficial for contextual vocabulary learning; and (3) perceptions of language learning in VR are positive, but its effectiveness is inconclusive. We also describe VR technology trends, VR content used in language learning, and learners' perceptions of learning languages in VR. This systematic review is useful for language educators, researchers, and VR app developers. |
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| ISSN: | 8756-3894 1559-7075 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11528-022-00717-w |
