The Cognitive Affective Model of Immersive Learning (CAMIL): a Theoretical Research-Based Model of Learning in Immersive Virtual Reality

Abstract There has been a surge in interest and implementation of immersive virtual reality (IVR)-based lessons education training recently, which resulted many studies on the topic. are recent reviews summarize this research, but little work done that synthesizes existing findings into theoretical framework. The Cognitive Affective Model Immersive Learning (CAMIL) educational research to describe process learning IVR. general framework model suggests instructional methods based evidence from with less media generalize However, CAMIL builds interacts method. That is, certain facilitate affordances IVR specifically relevant medium. identifies presence agency as psychological IVR, describes how immersion, control factors, representational fidelity these affordances. six affective cognitive factors can lead IVR-based outcomes including interest, motivation, self-efficacy, embodiment, load, self-regulation. also factual, conceptual, procedural knowledge acquisition transfer. Implications for future design proposed.