XR Technologies in (Language) Education Conceptualising a Framework and Guidelines for Educators and XR Designers in Immersive Learning EnvironmentsOpen Access

Wirbatz, Karoline; Matz, Frauke; Schlieckmann, Rebecca; Purgai, Jure

Research article (book contribution) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

This article explores the integration of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in education, with a particular focus on language learning. Drawing on qualitative data, it examines the perspectives of XR designers, teachers, and language teacher educators. Findings highlight shared opportunities – such as increased learner engagement, safe practice spaces, and enhanced authenticity – and key challenges, including limited resources, lack of training, and conceptual uncertainties. The study identifies the need for co-creation between educa- tors and designers and introduces preliminary guidelines to support a pedagogical imple- mentation. It concludes by outlining the development of the PAX Framework and Guide- lines for future practice.1

Details about the publication

EditorsRückl, M., Oppolzer, M., Schramm, K., Hargaßner, J., Schlick, M., & Holub-Vötter, R.
Book titlePartizipation – Mehrsprachigkeit – Digitalisierung: Neue Ansätze für zukunftsfähiges Sprachenlernen
Page range287-302
PublisherWaxmann
Place of publicationMünster
Edition1
StatusPublished
Release year2026
Language in which the publication is writtenEnglish
ISBN978-3-8188-0121-2
KeywordsXR, XR in Language Learning, Collaboration, Thematic Analysis, XR Technologien, Virtuelle Realität, Digitalität, Digitalisierung, Immersive Technologien, Englischdidaktik, Fremdsprachendidaktik

Authors from the University of Münster

Matz, Frauke
Schlieckmann, Rebecca

Projects the publication originates from

Duration: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2027
Funded by: EU - Erasmus+ - Alliances for Innovation
Type of project: EU-project hosted at University of Münster

Talks on the publication

XR Technologies in Language Education: Conceptualising a Framework and Guidelines for Educators and Designers in Immersive Learning Environments
Matz, Frauke; Schlieckmann, Rebecca; Wirbatz, Karoline (26/09/2024)
Haupttagung der ÖGSD Partizipation – Mehrsprachigkeit – Digitalisierung: Neue Ansätze für zukunftsfähiges Sprachenlernen, Universität Salzburg
Type of talk: scientific Talk