Extended Reality, Augmented Users, and Design Implications for Virtual Learning Environments

Lilian G.Motti Ader; Katie Crowley; Stefan Kuhn; Fabio Caraffini; Turgay Altindag; Simon Colreavy-Donnelly

doi:10.1109/ISTAS57930.2023.10305947

Extended Reality, Augmented Users, and Design Implications for Virtual Learning Environments

Lilian G.Motti Ader
, Katie Crowley
, Stefan Kuhn
, Fabio Caraffini
, Turgay Altindag
, Simon Colreavy-Donnelly

University of Tartu
Swansea University
Ataturk University

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Abstract

Recently, new technologies have been developed that allow physical and virtual space to converge. We reviewed a range of innovative technologies that enable immersive and 3D interaction, which we believe are of particular interest to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in teaching and learning practices, with a particular interest in higher education. We found limitations related to hardware and interactive systems that cannot be customised to meet the needs of all different students and some users may be marginalised. We draw attention to problems that lead to the risk of intentional exclusion while highlighting relevant inclusion opportunities. The main contribution of this paper is to present a selection of use cases to discuss how software applications can be designed to meet the guidelines for UDL, and improve the accessibility of 3D interaction for innovative Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2023 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, ISTAS 2023
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350324860
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAS57930.2023.10305947
Publication status	Published - 2023
Event	29th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, ISTAS 2023 - Swansea, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Sep 2023 → 15 Sep 2023

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Name	International Symposium on Technology and Society, Proceedings

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Conference	29th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, ISTAS 2023
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Swansea
Period	13/09/23 → 15/09/23

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

3D interaction
Universal Design for Learning - UDL
Virtual learning environments
accessibility
augmented reality - AR
extended reality - XR
virtual reality - VR

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Ader, L. G. M., Crowley, K., Kuhn, S., Caraffini, F., Altindag, T., & Colreavy-Donnelly, S. (2023). Extended Reality, Augmented Users, and Design Implications for Virtual Learning Environments. In 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, ISTAS 2023 (International Symposium on Technology and Society, Proceedings). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAS57930.2023.10305947

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Ader, LGM , Crowley, K, Kuhn, S, Caraffini, F, Altindag, T & Colreavy-Donnelly, S 2023, Extended Reality, Augmented Users, and Design Implications for Virtual Learning Environments. in 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, ISTAS 2023. International Symposium on Technology and Society, Proceedings, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 29th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, ISTAS 2023, Swansea, United Kingdom, 13/09/23. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAS57930.2023.10305947

Extended Reality, Augmented Users, and Design Implications for Virtual Learning Environments. / Ader, Lilian G.Motti ; Crowley, Katie; Kuhn, Stefan et al.
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Extended Reality, Augmented Users, and Design Implications for Virtual Learning Environments

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