Integrating and Assessing the Use of a "Makerspace" in a Russian Cultural Studies Course: Utilizing Immersive Virtual Reality and 3D Printing for Project-Based Learning

Autor/inn/en	Enkin, Elizabeth; Tytarenko, Olha; Kirschling, Eric
Titel	Integrating and Assessing the Use of a "Makerspace" in a Russian Cultural Studies Course: Utilizing Immersive Virtual Reality and 3D Printing for Project-Based Learning
Quelle	In: CALICO Journal, 38 (2021) 1, S.103-127 (25 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2056-9017
Schlagwörter	Cultural Education; Russian; Computer Simulation; Active Learning; Student Projects; Experiential Learning; Second Language Learning; Art Activities; Computer Uses in Education; Advanced Courses; Museums; Painting (Visual Arts); Sculpture; College Students; Student Attitudes; Instructional Effectiveness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Culture; Education; Kulturelle Bildung; Kulturelle Erziehung; Russisch; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Aktives Lernen; Schulprojekt; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Künstlerische Tätigkeit; Computernutzung; Fortgeschrittenenunterricht; Museum; Museumswesen; Museen; Malerei; Bildhauerei; Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten; Unterrichtserfolg
Abstract	This article discusses the development of an immersive virtual reality (VR)-infused Makerspace for experiential learning. Students in an advanced-level Russian course used a Makerspace to complete a three-part project aimed at language and cultural learning through art and presentational speaking. Participants completed a survey about their experience at the end of the project, thus providing some data by which to assess its success. Students used Oculus Rift headsets to view 360-degree target-culture images and engaged in a hands-on sculpting activity that resulted in printing 3D models. Learners also used iPads for a painting activity, which was then compared with the VR sculpting task. The survey results showed that the Makerspace, and using VR in particular, was a success. Positive outcomes included facilitating task motivation, fostering speaking and artistic creativity, enabling deeper learning and focus on the task, assisting with cultural development, and enjoying learning by doing/making. Suggestions for future Makerspace projects in language labs are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01