The Role of Spatial Ability in Learning with Virtual Reality: A Literature Review

Lin, Yongqian; Suh, Ayoung

doi:10.24251/hicss.2021.011

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“…The mental rotation test evaluates a person's ability to compare three-dimensional objects that are rotated in various axes [18]. Visuospatial ability and familiarity with technology correlate with the educational effectiveness of technology-enabled education ap-proaches [19]; thus, participant familiarity in these two areas was important for subsequent data interpretation.…”

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Evaluation of the Road to Birth Software to Support Obstetric Problem-Based Learning Education with a Cohort of Pre-Clinical Medical Students

Hutchcraft,

Wallon,

Fealy

et al. 2023

MTI

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Integration of technology within problem-based learning curricula is expanding; however, information regarding student experiences and attitudes about the integration of such technologies is limited. This study aimed to evaluate pre-clinical medical student perceptions and use patterns of the “Road to Birth” (RtB) software, a novel program designed to support human maternal anatomy and physiology education. Second-year medical students at a large midwestern American university participated in a prospective, mixed-methods study. The RtB software is available as a mobile smartphone/tablet application and in immersive virtual reality. The program was integrated into problem-based learning activities across a three-week obstetrics teaching period. Student visuospatial ability, weekly program usage, weekly user satisfaction, and end-of-course focus group interview data were obtained. Survey data were analyzed and summarized using descriptive statistics. Focus group interview data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Of the eligible students, 66% (19/29) consented to participate in the study with 4 students contributing to the focus group interview. Students reported incremental knowledge increases on weekly surveys (69.2% week one, 71.4% week two, and 78.6% week three). Qualitative results indicated the RtB software was perceived as a useful educational resource; however, its interactive nature could have been further optimized. Students reported increased use of portable devices over time and preferred convenient options when using technology incorporated into the curriculum. This study identifies opportunities to better integrate technology into problem-based learning practices in medical education. Further empirical research is warranted with larger and more diverse student samples.

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Evaluation of the Road to Birth Software to Support Obstetric Problem-Based Learning Education with a Cohort of Pre-Clinical Medical Students

Hutchcraft,

Wallon,

Fealy

et al. 2023

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Systematic review of spatial abilities and virtual reality: The role of interaction

Gittinger,

Wiesche

2023

J of Engineering Edu

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BackgroundThe importance of spatial abilities for individuals' success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) domains has been well established. Researchers have also emphasized the need to train engineering students in spatial ability. Although virtual reality (VR) offers prospects for training spatial abilities, research on the design of VR training environments remains incomplete.PurposeThis review aimed to reveal the link between individuals' interactions in a VR environment and their spatial abilities and provide guidance for future research and the design of training settings. We also aimed to support students by aligning their interactions with individuals' spatial abilities or by using interactive VR to foster these abilities to create more equal opportunities in the field of engineering.MethodA systematic review of existing literature was conducted to categorize and discuss recent findings.ResultsThe study found that the reviewed literature (i) mainly considered mental rotation; (ii) showed advantages for high‐spatial‐ability learners and disadvantages for low‐spatial‐ability learners when they use interactive VR; (iii) indicated training possibilities, especially for low‐spatial‐ability learners, when they use interactive VR; and (iv) showed changes in not only interaction but also visualization parameters between experimental and control groups.ConclusionInteractive VR can be used to develop spatial abilities, particularly in low‐ability learners. However, it can also hinder these learners and favor high‐ability learners. Further research focusing on the interactive part of VR and the role of spatial ability is required to support design choices.

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How Human Spatial Ability is Affected by the Misalignment of Idiotropic and Visual Axes

Salehi

Pariafsai

Dixit

2023

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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The Role of Spatial Ability in Learning with Virtual Reality: A Literature Review

Cited by 5 publications

References 35 publications

Evaluation of the Road to Birth Software to Support Obstetric Problem-Based Learning Education with a Cohort of Pre-Clinical Medical Students

Evaluation of the Road to Birth Software to Support Obstetric Problem-Based Learning Education with a Cohort of Pre-Clinical Medical Students

Systematic review of spatial abilities and virtual reality: The role of interaction

How Human Spatial Ability is Affected by the Misalignment of Idiotropic and Visual Axes

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