Unlocking the Potential of the Metaverse: A Guide for Designing Educational Escape Rooms in Frame VR

Abstract

As the field of immersive technologies continues to grow, so does the potential for creating more dynamic and engaging learning environments. A representative example of an interactive setting that can actively involve learners in the educational process is an educational escape room that integrates immersive technologies. On that note, the present online workshop serves as a practical guide for designing educational escape rooms in Frame VR. The platform offers an opportunity for creating immersive learning experiences without requiring advanced technical expertise. Moreover, it supports non-immersive Metaverse experiences, allowing users to access and interact within the shared 3D virtual space through a computer, thereby making such experiences more accessible across disciplines. Thus, leveraging a VR escape room designed for adult English as a foreign language learners as an example, the workshop aims to provide detailed guidelines on how to plan, structure and design a desktop-based escape room in Frame VR. The focus will be placed on the non-immersive aspect of the platform and no prior experience with VR or game design is required. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to use Frame VR to create their own immersive, discipline-specific escape rooms, ultimately enhancing student engagement and fostering active learning.