Immersive and Interactive Learning With eDIVE: A Solution for Creating Collaborative VR Education Experiences

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) technology has become increasingly popular in education as a tool for enhancing learning experiences and engagement. This paper addresses the lack of a suitable tool for creating multi-user immersive educational content for virtual environments by introducing a novel solution called eDIVE. The solution is designed to facilitate the development of collaborative immersive educational VR experiences. Developed in close collaboration with psychologists and educators, it addresses specific functional needs identified by these professionals. eDIVE allows creators to extensively modify, expand or develop entirely new VR experiences. eDIVE ultimately makes collaborative VR education more accessible and inclusive for all stakeholders. Its utility is demonstrated through exemplary learning scenarios, developed in collaboration with experienced educators, and evaluated through real-world user studies.