We present a virtual reality app specifically designed for reading/listening to short stories and poems. Empirical studies with VR narrative experiences have proven that the process of embodied simulation enhanced by the VR medium increases users’ absorption and engagement. Accordingly, this solution can be effectively used to promote reading and increase motivation for learning. We discuss the design choices adopted to facilitate its widespread adoption and maximise readers’ engagement with stories.

Pianzola, F., Deriu, L. (2021). StoryVR: A virtual reality app for enhancing reading. In Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning, 10th International Conference. Workshops Volume 2 (pp.281-288). Springer [10.1007/978-3-030-52287-2_29].

StoryVR: A virtual reality app for enhancing reading

Pianzola, F
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2021

Abstract

We present a virtual reality app specifically designed for reading/listening to short stories and poems. Empirical studies with VR narrative experiences have proven that the process of embodied simulation enhanced by the VR medium increases users’ absorption and engagement. Accordingly, this solution can be effectively used to promote reading and increase motivation for learning. We discuss the design choices adopted to facilitate its widespread adoption and maximise readers’ engagement with stories.
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Audiobook; Literature; Narrative absorption; Reading; Virtual reality;
English
10th International Conference in Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning, MIS4TEL 2020 - 17 June 2020 through 19 June 2020
2020
Kubincova, Z; Lancia, L; Popescu, E; Nakayama, M; Scarano, V; Gil, AB
Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning, 10th International Conference. Workshops Volume 2
978-3-030-52286-5
2021
1236
281
288
open
Pianzola, F., Deriu, L. (2021). StoryVR: A virtual reality app for enhancing reading. In Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning, 10th International Conference. Workshops Volume 2 (pp.281-288). Springer [10.1007/978-3-030-52287-2_29].
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