Hendranus Vermeulen

2003 – 2009

APRIL 2003 – JUNE 2009

Achievements:

Meta-theoretical framework for conceptualising learning in Virtual Reality
Develop a methodology to design and evaluate learning activities in virtual worlds
Evaluate Activity Theory as constructivist pedagogy and framework
Expand Activity Theory to meet challenges identified in practice
Unreal 2004 Collaborative Storyboarding Previsualization Virtual Environment MOD
Unreal2Engine Collaborative Virtual Film Production Virtual Environment
Teaching (course - client):
- The CAVES Virtual Reality authoring tool - http://www.cs.uct.ac.za
- Principles of Design for Interactive Media - http://www.cfms.uct.ac.za
Publications:
- Vermeulen, H. (2009). Learning in a virtual world: Expanding activity theory for the design and evaluation of group praxis. PhD Dissertation, Department of Computer Science, University of Cape Town.
- Beirowsky, C., & Vermeulen, H. (2004). Experiences with virtual reality accessibility in an African context. In Workshop Proceedings of the IEEE VR 2004 Conference, Chicago.

2000 - 2001

AUG 2000 – AUG 2001

Instructional Design Theories
Task Analysis
Human Computer Interaction
Learning in Virtual Environments
Organization and management perspectives of education
Models and strategies of curriculum development
Principles of learning and instructional design
Instrumentation for instruction and training
Design methodologies for education and training system
Evaluation and research as tools of the educational technologist
Publications:
- Vermeulen, H. (2001). Constructing Virtual Learning Environments: Urban Design through a Multi-user Virtual World. MSc Dissertation, Department of Toegepaste Onderwijskunde, University of Twente.