A Lean UX Process Model for Virtual Reality Environments Considering ADHD in Pupils at Elementary School in COVID-19...

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Virtual Reality Applications
• Special Education

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for remote learning solutions.
• Virtual reality (VR) presents an opportunity to enhance skill acquisition and knowledge transmission.
• VR can provide an engaging and fun learning experience, particularly beneficial for children with special educational needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose virtual reality environments as a supportive tool for the learning process of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and associated disorders in basic education.
• To design VR environments using the Lean UX process model and expert therapeutic guidelines.
• To evaluate user experience with an interactive VR environment for children with special educational needs.

Main Methods:

• Development of virtual reality environments tailored for children with ADHD.
• Application of the Lean UX process model in the design phase.
• Evaluation of user experience through a case study in an educational institution in Mexico.

Main Results:

• A case study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the proposed VR environment.
• User experience was evaluated in an interactive setting designed to support special educational needs.
• The study provides insights into the practical application of VR in special education.

Conclusions:

• Virtual reality environments can serve as a viable alternative to support the learning process for children with ADHD.
• The Lean UX process and therapeutic guidelines are effective in designing specialized educational VR content.
• The case study demonstrates the potential of VR to positively impact the educational experience of children with special needs.