A Preliminary Exploration of the Learning and Engagement Potential of an Intelligent Virtual Environment

Abstract

This paper presents initial findings from an empirical study utilising an intelligent virtual museum with the aim to explore its learning and engagement capability. The study investigates the participants’ experiences with the environment, their perceptions on its learning and engagement ability, and how they envision future learning scenarios with intelligent virtual environments. Participants found the system interesting, useful, and engaging. Suggestions for improvement highlighted technological, pedagogical, and social aspects which can guide further exploitation of such systems in education.