An immersive e-learning system providing virtual experience

This paper introduces immersive e-learning system which provides vivid learning experience using augmented reality(AR) technology. This system gives illusion that participants feel as if they are in foreign environment by synthesizing images of participants, virtual environment, foreign-language speakers in real-time. Furthermore, surrounding virtual environment reacts to the behavior of each participant including student, local teacher, remote teacher. The system has been installed along with 10 scenarios at 14 public elementary schools and conducted during regular class time. This paper presents our motivations for the system development, a detailed design, and its contents.