Abstract:
Virtual Reality (VR) has been showing potential in new and diverse areas, notably in education. However, there is a lack of studies in the Foreign Language Teaching and L...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Virtual Reality (VR) has been showing potential in new and diverse areas, notably in education. However, there is a lack of studies in the Foreign Language Teaching and Learning field, particularly in listening comprehension. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of avatar animations and lip synchronization, and user interaction; features deemed relevant in this broader area. A sociodemographic, a quick CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - 15-minute English test, and questionnaire were used to evaluate the participants' Presence, Quality of Experience, Cybersickness and Knowledge Retention. Results show that, overall, the use of avatars with realistic animations and movements, and featuring lip synchronization have a positive influence on the users' sense of presence, knowledge retention and a more enjoyable overall quality of experience. The same can be said for the use of object interaction and navigation in the cultural representative environment, which had an overall positive impact.
Date of Conference: 04-05 November 2021
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 27 December 2021
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University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Technology and Science, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Porto, Portugal
Technology and Science, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Porto, Portugal
Space and Memory (CITCEM), Faculty of Letters, Transdisciplinary Research Centre Culture, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Technology and Science, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Porto, Portugal
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Technology and Science, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Porto, Portugal
Technology and Science, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Porto, Portugal
Space and Memory (CITCEM), Faculty of Letters, Transdisciplinary Research Centre Culture, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Technology and Science, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Porto, Portugal