[HTML][HTML] Educational trends post COVID-19 in engineering: Virtual laboratories

D Vergara, P Fernández-Arias, J Extremera… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
The rapid advance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in recent times and
the current pandemic caused by COVID-19 have profoundly transformed society and the …

On the design of virtual reality learning environments in engineering

D Vergara, MP Rubio, M Lorenzo - Multimodal technologies and …, 2017 - mdpi.com
Currently, the use of virtual reality (VR) is being widely applied in different fields, especially
in computer science, engineering, and medicine. Concretely, the engineering applications …

Metodología innovadora basada en la gamificación educativa: evaluación tipo test con la herramienta Quizizz

DV Rodríguez, JMM Mezquita… - Profesorado, Revista de …, 2019 - revistaseug.ugr.es
En los últimos años el número de recursos online para plantear preguntas tipo test ha
aumentado, estando todos ellos relacionados con un proceso de gamificación (Quizizz …

Meaningful learning through virtual reality learning environments: A case study in materials engineering

D Vergara, J Extremera, MP Rubio, LP Dávila - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
Featured Application The key characteristics that a virtual reality learning environment
(VRLE) must have to support an appropriate level of meaningful learning in higher …

A meta-analysis of the impact of virtual technologies on students' spatial ability

X Di, X Zheng - Educational technology research and development, 2022 - Springer
With the rapid development of virtual technologies, there is a growing body of literature
investigating the impact of virtual technologies on students' spatial ability. However, it …

The proliferation of virtual laboratories in educational fields

D Vergara, J Extremera, MP Rubio… - ADCAIJ: Advances in …, 2020 - torrossa.com
Diego Vergaraa, Jamil Extremerab, Manuel P. Rubioc and Lilian P. Dávilad a Technological
Department, Catholic University of Ávila, Ávila (Spain), 05005 b Computer Sciences and …

The influence of virtual reality on design process creativity in basic design studios

S Obeid, H Demirkan - Interactive Learning Environments, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
With the recent advancements in digital technologies, the design studios are transformed to
virtual environments that offer both to design students and instructors a broader perspective …

Reality-virtuality technologies in the field of materials science and engineering

J Extremera, D Vergara, S Rodríguez, LP Dávila - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Featured Application This work offers a global image of the current use of virtual,
augmented, and mixed reality in the field of materials science and engineering, constituting …

How does interactive virtual reality enhance learning outcomes via emotional experiences? A structural equation modeling approach

H Yang, M Cai, Y Diao, R Liu, L Liu, Q Xiang - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Interest in interactive virtual reality (IVR) is increasing due to its potential for
embodied learning and group-led teaching. However, few studies have investigated the …

New approach for the teaching of concrete compression tests in large groups of engineering students

D Vergara, MP Rubio, M Lorenzo - Journal of Professional Issues in …, 2017 - ascelibrary.org
This paper presents a teaching approach aiming to give students the chance of applying
theoretical concepts in virtual environments, thereby overcoming limitations in overcrowded …