Design-based Research on the Immersive Virtual Reality to Promote Learning Transfer
The scene design to promote transfer is the key to the research of immersive virtual reality.Based on the review of the research on the types of transfer with regards of the immersive virtual reality technology,fidelity of immersive scenes,and the in-fluencing factors of transfer capability,this paper constructs an immersive scene design framework for promoting learning transfer,drawing upon the immersive learning environment model and features of immersive learning scenes.The design framework includes five core features,which are multi-level interaction,immersive experience,generative strategy,constructive activity,and reflective guidance.An immersive inquiry scenario has been developed based on this design framework.A design-based study has been con-ducted for iterative design of which the validity was verified by repeated measurement ANOVA.Then,an immersive learning proce-dure had been designed and a quasi-experimental study had been conducted on its effectiveness.Data analysis results showed that the experimental group,had procedural knowledge acquisition level,transfer efficiency and self-efficacy significantly improved.The results also showed that through immersive learning and simulation-based experience,students'ability to effectively apply teaching methods in the authentic environment could be improved.