IT+Kapfenberg THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION page 1 Ulm, M.; Brickmann, M.; Krajnc, E. THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION

IT+Kapfenberg THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION page 2 Ulm, M.; Brickmann, M.; Krajnc, E. Overview Introduction Online learning lessons Missing figital version of human body Know solutions and their weaknesses Possible forms of integration

IT+Kapfenberg THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION page 3 Ulm, M.; Brickmann, M.; Krajnc, E. Introduction Natural interaction E-learning Virtual body Integration of human body into a real-time online course

IT+Kapfenberg THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION page 4 Ulm, M.; Brickmann, M.; Krajnc, E. Online learning lessons Two types – Synchronous Lecturer and students are online the same time Directly communications and feedback – Asynchronous Any time Indirectly participation of students

IT+Kapfenberg THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION page 5 Ulm, M.; Brickmann, M.; Krajnc, E. Limitations of Online Lessons Missing emotions, gestures and facial expression Example – Watch any film Only Audio Only Video – Is only audio or video easier to follow and to understand?

IT+Kapfenberg THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION page 6 Ulm, M.; Brickmann, M.; Krajnc, E. Missing digital version of human body Body language is important 70% of communication is non-verbal More attention is needed by only audio communication Non-verbal communication happens very often subconsciously

IT+Kapfenberg THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION page 7 Ulm, M.; Brickmann, M.; Krajnc, E. Avatar Profil picture Emoticon Video conference system – Limitations of technology – Not conformable for many users Reflect the desire or ideal conception Often fake images Tricks can be used to show the reality in a slightly different way Known solutions and their weaknesses

IT+Kapfenberg THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD A MISSING PART OF A PERFECT ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNICATION page 8 Ulm, M.; Brickmann, M.; Krajnc, E. Possible forms of integration Activity during exercises – Student is active in any way, e.g. keyboard or mouse interaction – Measurement of How long a student is active Increase or decrease the activity Activity during lessons – Eye tracking – Activity measurement Human Data Monitoring – absorption capacity – stress perception – other physical activities