Learners’ Experience Towards E-Assessment Tools: A Comparative Study on Virtual Reality and Moodle Quiz

Authors

  • Ahmed Al-Azawei College of Information Technology University of Babylon
  • Wadhah R. Baiee College of Information Technology University of Babylon
  • Mustafa A. Mohammed College of Information Technology University of Babylon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v14i05.9998

Keywords:

Virtual reality, Moodle, E-assessment, Perceived playfulness

Abstract


Although the integration of virtual world in teaching and learning has been investigated, there is a scarcity of research considering its influence on assessing learners’ understanding and comparing it with traditional e-assessment tools such as that in Moodle quiz. In this research, a virtual reality (VR) game-based e-assessment application was proposed first. Subsequently, the study aims at (1) understanding whether the type of e-assessment method can affect students’ performance, and (2) investigating the difference in learners’ perceptions based on the type of e-assessment technology. A combination of quasi-pre-test and post-test experimental and survey research design methods were adopted. Overall, 32 undergraduate students were assigned to either control (N=17) or experimental (N=15) group. The key findings are (1) no statistical differences in students’ performance were found for both groups, and (2) significant differences between learners who completed the VR game-based e-assessment and those on the control group were found on perceived playfulness and ease of use. The conclusion drawn from the research outcomes is that a VR game-based e-assessment application is a successful approach to enhance learners’ engagement in evaluation sessions, although students may face a lack of experience in its use.

Author Biographies

Ahmed Al-Azawei, College of Information Technology University of Babylon

PhD Computer Science College of Information Technology University of Babylon

Wadhah R. Baiee, College of Information Technology University of Babylon

PhD Computer Science College of Information Technology University of Babylon

Mustafa A. Mohammed, College of Information Technology University of Babylon

BSc Computer Science College of Information Technology University of Babylon

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Published

2019-03-14

How to Cite

Al-Azawei, A., Baiee, W. R., & Mohammed, M. A. (2019). Learners’ Experience Towards E-Assessment Tools: A Comparative Study on Virtual Reality and Moodle Quiz. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 14(05), pp. 34–50. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v14i05.9998

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