Applying Situated Learning in a Virtual Reality System to Enhance Learning Motivation

Abstract

In human anatomy courses, computing, networking and virtual reality technologies provide useful tools to help overcome the limitations of two-dimensional course materials. For situated learning, knowledge resides in the learning environment. Learners construct knowledge or acquire skills through participating in activities as well as through actively interacting with and exploring objects and phenomena inside the learning environment. In this study, a Virtual Hospital Situated Learning System(VHSLS) uses virtual reality to develop a virtual learning environment focused on human organ anatomy.The results explained that VR features and perceived usefulness variables were predictors for situated learning.Moreover,the results are found to be statistically significant and indicate that situated learning helps to improve the motivation to learn.