Inflammania 3D: Exploring the Use of the Metaverse Platform Roblox for Science Communication

Language
en
Document Type
Conference Object
Issue Date
2023-06-19
Issue Year
2023
Authors
Greiner, Rebecca
Merk, Simon
Reiß, Sylvia
Stief, Jonathan
Wüllner, Corinna
Morschheuser, Benedikt
Jeleazcov, Sandra
Editor
Abstract

3D metaverse platforms are gaining popularity in various fields as they facilitate the creation of social and immersive experiences. However, the potential of this emerging phenomenon for science communication has hardly been considered so far. Therefore, we developed a game on the metaverse platform Roblox that transfers knowledge about an innovative treatment for an autoimmune disease and examined how it is perceived by users. We conducted a user study based on think aloud protocols and a survey and investigated user enjoyment, perceived im- mersion, and perceived learning. The findings imply that science communication on metaverse platforms has the potential to convey complex scientific knowledge in a tangible, engaging, and cooperative manner and should be investigated further.

Notes
Presented poster at the 7th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2023, 18-21 April 2023, Lapland, Finland
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