Metaverse,once a concept confined to science fiction,has emerged as a transformative reality during the digital era.As this immersive virtual world gains prominence,the role of avatars and the digital representations ...Metaverse,once a concept confined to science fiction,has emerged as a transformative reality during the digital era.As this immersive virtual world gains prominence,the role of avatars and the digital representations of users in shaping educational experiences within a metaverse becomes increasingly crucial.This study examined the design of avatars and their effectiveness in virtual education.Using the cognitive walkthrough(CW)method,a well-established user-centric assessment approach,this study examined how users engage in avatar design in virtual educational settings,highlighting their cognitive processes.Through the CW approach,this study identified usability issues and learning challenges,providing valuable insights into the user experience.The investigation focuses on the VRoid platform for avatar design,selected for its user-friendly interface and robust customization features.Participants(n=12;six men and six women)from diverse educational backgrounds were carefully selected to offer a comprehensive range of perspectives.They performed avatar design tasks that closely mirrored the learning environment of the metaverse,followed by in-depth post-exercise interviews.The findings of this study highlight the essential role of avatar design in enhancing user engagement and improving the learning outcomes of virtual education.Furthermore,we provide practical recommendations for educators and designers to effectively leverage avatar innovation.In a continuously evolving era of metaverse,this research contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse on user-centered design in educational settings,thereby influencing the future trajectory of virtual education.展开更多
In response to the impact of COVID-19,the manufacturing industry and academic industrial research have largely shifted to online or hybrid conference formats.The sudden change has posed challenges for researchers and ...In response to the impact of COVID-19,the manufacturing industry and academic industrial research have largely shifted to online or hybrid conference formats.The sudden change has posed challenges for researchers and teams to adapt.Based on the current state of online conferences,inadequate communication,disruptions during meetings,confusion and loss of meeting information,and difficulties in conducting online collaborations are observed.This paper presents a design of a real-time discussion board that combines online conferences and synchronous discussions to address the issues arising from remote collaborations in industrial research.The research demonstrates that synchronous discussions conducted within multi-team industrial collaboration teams with specific and diverse issues can better control the flow of meetings,enhance meeting efficiency,promote participant interaction and engagement,reduce information loss,and weaken the boundaries between online and offline collaboration.展开更多
文摘Metaverse,once a concept confined to science fiction,has emerged as a transformative reality during the digital era.As this immersive virtual world gains prominence,the role of avatars and the digital representations of users in shaping educational experiences within a metaverse becomes increasingly crucial.This study examined the design of avatars and their effectiveness in virtual education.Using the cognitive walkthrough(CW)method,a well-established user-centric assessment approach,this study examined how users engage in avatar design in virtual educational settings,highlighting their cognitive processes.Through the CW approach,this study identified usability issues and learning challenges,providing valuable insights into the user experience.The investigation focuses on the VRoid platform for avatar design,selected for its user-friendly interface and robust customization features.Participants(n=12;six men and six women)from diverse educational backgrounds were carefully selected to offer a comprehensive range of perspectives.They performed avatar design tasks that closely mirrored the learning environment of the metaverse,followed by in-depth post-exercise interviews.The findings of this study highlight the essential role of avatar design in enhancing user engagement and improving the learning outcomes of virtual education.Furthermore,we provide practical recommendations for educators and designers to effectively leverage avatar innovation.In a continuously evolving era of metaverse,this research contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse on user-centered design in educational settings,thereby influencing the future trajectory of virtual education.
文摘In response to the impact of COVID-19,the manufacturing industry and academic industrial research have largely shifted to online or hybrid conference formats.The sudden change has posed challenges for researchers and teams to adapt.Based on the current state of online conferences,inadequate communication,disruptions during meetings,confusion and loss of meeting information,and difficulties in conducting online collaborations are observed.This paper presents a design of a real-time discussion board that combines online conferences and synchronous discussions to address the issues arising from remote collaborations in industrial research.The research demonstrates that synchronous discussions conducted within multi-team industrial collaboration teams with specific and diverse issues can better control the flow of meetings,enhance meeting efficiency,promote participant interaction and engagement,reduce information loss,and weaken the boundaries between online and offline collaboration.
