Immersive Learning Frameworks: A Systematic Literature Review

• Published in: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 1 - 12
• Main Authors: Fernandes, Filipe Arantes, Rodrigues, Claudia Susie Camargo, Teixeira, Eldanae Nogueira, Werner, Claudia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Piscataway IEEE 01-10-2023; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Augmented and virtual reality; Bibliographies; Causal Models; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Simulation; Definitions; education; Educational Technology; educational virtual environment; extended reality; framework; guideline; immersive education; Immersive learning; immersive virtual environment; Learning; Learning systems; Literature reviews; Outcomes of Education; Questions; Search engines; State-of-the-art reviews; Systematic review; Systematics; Teachers; Technology Uses in Education; Training; Virtual Classrooms; Virtual environments; Virtual reality; X reality
• ISSN: 1939-1382; 2372-0050
• DOI: 10.1109/TLT.2023.3242553

Contribution : This secondary study examines the literature on immersive learning frameworks and reviews their state of the art. Frameworks have been categorized according to their purpose. In addition, the elements that compose them were also categorized. Some gaps were identified and proposed as a research roadmap. Background : Immersive technologies for education have been used for some years. Despite this, there are few works that aim to support the development and use of virtual environments for immersive learning. Research Questions : This systematic review has the following main research question: What is the state of the art of immersive learning frameworks? In order to answer this question, secondary research questions were defined: 1) what definitions of immersive learning were adopted in primary studies? 2) what are the types of frameworks and how do they support immersive learning? 3) what are the elements that compose the frameworks? 4) what are the methods used to validate the frameworks? Methodology : As per the systematic review guidelines, this study followed a rigorous and replicable process for collecting and analyzing data. From 1721 articles identified in the search engines, 15 were selected after the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Findings : Most frameworks are models that investigate the causal relationship between immersive learning factors that influence learning outcomes. Although this theoretical aspect is important for the advancement of research, the area still lacks more practical frameworks that address more technical details and support development, as well as the use of immersive virtual environments by teachers and instructors.