Strategies to Design a Mixed-Reality Immersive Environment and Influence Teen Health Behaviors

Authors

  • Béatrice Moissinac Technology Across the Curriculum & College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
  • Kimmy Hescock Technology Across the Curriculum & College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
  • Jon Dorbolo Technology Across the Curriculum & College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
  • Siew Sun Wong Technology Across the Curriculum & College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
  • Melinda Manore Technology Across the Curriculum & College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56198/hemkne63

Abstract

The influence of combined experiential learning through face-to-face instruction and immersive environment (IE) on health behavior change has not been examined extensively. The goal of the WAVE Ripples for Change Childhood Obesity Prevention project was to determine the effectiveness of teaching nutrition and physical activity knowledge with an IE designed to reinforce these healthy behaviors (i.e. Rippleville), and if it could improve overall diet and physical activity. Participant engagement was crucial for the participant’s exposure to the decision-making process and data collection. This paper describes the strategies implemented in Rippleville to maximize participation and to engage a remote and scattered teenage population into an IE, including our mixed-reality models, as well as learning, engagement, and programming strategies.

Published

05-08-2025

Conference Proceedings Volume

2016 2nd International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) - Full and Short papers

Section

Conference Proceeedings

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How to Cite

Strategies to Design a Mixed-Reality Immersive Environment and Influence Teen Health Behaviors. (2025). Immersive Learning Research - Academic, 1(1), 17-28. https://doi.org/10.56198/hemkne63