Incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality within Classroom-as-Organisation learning design for Dialogic Teaching: A prototype-based experimental study

This research study evaluates alternative strategies for incorporating Artificial Intelligence tools and Virtual Reality digital content into a dialogic-type learning prototype based on the Classroom-as-Organization model of instruction. The research method is a case study to implement and test the learning prototype. The design of the learning prototype is aligned with the dialogic instructional strategy which fosters articulation, collaboration, social negotiation, and reflection to enhance students' learning. Incorporating Artificial Intelligence tools and Virtual Reality digital content aims to elevate immersive learning. A learning management system (Moodle), ChatGPT, and an immersive virtual reality platform support the learning prototype called “Social Virtual Entrepreneurship Hub”. It is a fully online course where student consultants work with small business owners to help them start, develop, and grow their business ideas, connecting them with business owners, entrepreneurship mentors, business experts, and teachers. This research study will assist educators in designing and implementing successful immersive learning experiences in online or blended settings in the context of supportive-type instruction for classroom-as-organization learning design.