Journal Articles

Multimodal Technologies and Interaction

Published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

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Physics-Based Tool Usage Simulations in VR

Article Open Access
The need for scalable, immersive training systems is universal and recently has been included in fields that rely on complex, hands-on processes, such as surgery operations, assembly operations, construction processes training, etc. This paper examines the potential to support immersive training via…

Applying Cognitive Load Theory to eLearning of Crafts

Article Open Access
Craft education and training are important for preserving cultural heritage and fostering artisanal skills. However, the pedagogical challenges in this domain are numerous. This research paper presents a comprehensive framework for applying Cognitive Load Theory to enhance craft education and traini…

VRChances: An Immersive Virtual Reality Experience to Support Teenagers in Their Career Decisions

Article Open Access
In this paper, we present a tool that offers young people virtual career guidance through an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. While virtual environments provide an effective way to explore different experiences, VR offers users immersive interactions with simulated 3D environments. This al…

Learning about Victims of Holocaust in Virtual Reality: The Main, Mediating and Moderating Effects of Technology, Instructional Method, Flow, Presence, and Prior Knowledge

Article Open Access
The goal of the current study was to investigate the effects of a virtual reality (VR) simulation of Anne Frank’s hiding place on learning. In a 2 × 2 experiment, 132 middle school students learned about the living conditions of Anne Frank, a girl of Jewish heritage during the Second World War, thro…

Vocational Training in Virtual Reality: A Case Study Using the 4C/ID Model

Article Open Access
Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology with a variety of potential benefits for vocational training. Therefore, this paper presents a VR training based on the highly validated 4C/ID model to train vocational competencies in the field of vehicle painting. The following 4C/ID components were d…