Investigating learners’ motivation towards a virtual reality learning environment: a pilot study in vehicle painting

Abstract

The HandleVR project develops a Virtual Reality (VR) training based on the 4C/ID model [1] to train vocational competencies in the field of vehicle painting. The paper presents the results of a pilot study with fourteen aspirant vehicle painters who tested two prototypical tasks in VR and evaluated its suitability, i.a. regarding their learning motivation. The results indicate that VR training is highly motivating and some aspects (e.g., a virtual trainer) in particular promote motivation. Further research is needed to take advantage of these positive motivational effects to support meaningful learning.