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http://dx.doi.org/10.5392/IJoC.2020.16.3.018

Immersive Learning Technologies in English Language Teaching: A Meta-Analysis  

Altun, Hamide Kubra (Ewha Womans University)
Lee, Jeongmin (Ewha Womans University)
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International Journal of Contents / v.16, no.3, 2020 , pp. 18-32 More about this Journal
Abstract
The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of the learning outcomes of immersive learning technologies in English language teaching (ELT). This study examined 12 articles, yielding a total of 20 effect sizes. The Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) program was employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that the overall effect size was 0.84, implying a large effect size. Additionally, the mean effect sizes of the dependent variables revealed a large effect size for both the cognitive and affective domains. Furthermore, the study analyzed the impact of moderator variables such as sample scale, technology type, tool type, work type, program type, duration (sessions), the degree of immersion, instructional technique, and augmented reality (AR) type. Among the moderators, the degree of immersion was found to be statistically significant. In conclusion, the study results suggested that immersive learning technologies had a positive impact on learning in ELT.
Keywords
immersive learning technologies; augmented reality; virtual reality; english language teaching; meta-analysis;
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