What are i3dlo's?

Interactive3d learning objects (i3dlo’s) represent a new learning paradigm that takes advantage of the human brain’s cognitive visual strengths.

i3dlo’s combine the technology of Virtual Reality (interactive 3D visualizations) with the pedagogical concept of the “Learning Object” 

I3dlo’s = (interactive3d) + (learning objects)

Building on i3dlo’s visual nature, i3dlo’s have three fundamental characteristics:

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But - what do the youth think?

A 2004 survey of 256 learners and their educators, in Uganda and South Africa (community centres and schools) had the following to say about i3dlo’s…

 

Question

Mean
Score

# of responses

The computer visuals make the learning easier

1.3

256

The computer visuals make the learning more enjoyable

1.4

245

Given the opportunity, I would like to have another VR lesson

1.4

250

The computer visuals help me to remember what I have learnt

1.7

244

I understand better with the computer visuals

1.8

255

This VR session fits well with the rest of my lessons

2.0

236

It is the teacher's explanation which makes me understand

2.4

239

The computer visuals complicate the learning process

3.8

231

I understand better without the computer visuals

3.9

245

The VR session cannot help me revise the topic

4.0

242

Rating: 1= strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=neutral, 4=disagree, 5=strongly disagree