Title: A study of students' learning experiences in creativity training in design education: an empirical research in virtual reality

Authors: Kung Wong Lau

Addresses: Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Abstract: This paper is going to discuss and report the design students' learning experiences in creativity education within virtual reality. The development of virtual reality in education and training are discussed as well as the important roles of designing students' learning experience are explored respectively. Based on an empirical qualitative research in virtual reality, three directional approaches for further studies are identified: 1) creating environmental stimulation to facilitate students' creative thinking; 2) developing a game-like virtual learning environment to enhance students' learning experience; 3) using avatars as role-playing simulation to develop students' creative-friendly learning behaviour.

Keywords: virtual reality; interactive learning environments; ILEs; design education; creativity training; student learning; learning experience; design students; creative thinking; avatars; simulation; role play.

DOI: 10.1504/JDR.2012.047922

Journal of Design Research, 2012 Vol.10 No.3, pp.170 - 188

Accepted: 11 Oct 2011
Published online: 30 Aug 2014 *

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