Journal article
Behavioral Skills Training Through Smart Virtual Reality: Demonstration of Feasibility for a Verbal Mathematical Questioning Strategy
Journal of behavioral education, Vol.33(2), pp.396-420
06/2024
DOI: 10.1007/s10864-022-09492-3
Abstract
Researchers increasingly identify virtual reality (VR) simulations as a potentially effective professional development tool. However, simulations used in education and behavior analysis typically require active oversight from technicians and instructors. "Smart" VR integrated with artificial intelligence could independently administer simulation components, alleviate logistical challenges associated with high-quality professional development such as behavioral skills training (BST), and provide trainees with opportunities to extensively practice skills across a range of disciplines. The limited research in this area has yet to demonstrate a functional smart VR application with the ability to provide instruction related to a primarily vocal skill. The current study used a randomized, combined multiple probe across behaviors and participants design to examine a smart VR application's ability to deliver components of BST and assess participants (n =2) acquisition of a mathematical questioning strategy designed to examine covert student problem solving in general education settings. Results suggest that automated assessment of participants corresponded with results of direct observation. Although insufficient to demonstrate a functional relation between training and participant performance, the iterative experiment provides qualified support for the use of automated BST as a tool for skill acquisition. Findings indicate smart VR represents a promising means of improving professional development and a fruitful area of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Behavioral Skills Training Through Smart Virtual Reality: Demonstration of Feasibility for a Verbal Mathematical Questioning Strategy
- Creators
- Seth King - University of IowaAnne Estapa - University of IowaTyler Bell - Univ Iowa, Coll Engn, Dept Elect & Comp Engn, Iowa City, IA 52242 USAJoseph Boyer - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of behavioral education, Vol.33(2), pp.396-420
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10864-022-09492-3
- ISSN
- 1053-0819
- eISSN
- 1573-3513
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 25
- Grant note
- Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 09/16/2022
- Date published
- 06/2024
- Academic Unit
- Electrical and Computer Engineering; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations; Teaching and Learning
- Record Identifier
- 9984371265002771
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