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RESEARCH PAPER
Virtual Reality Laboratories: A Way Forward for Schools?
1
East Carolina University Neurocognition Science Laboratory, USA
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Collaborative Innovation Center of Assessment for Basic Educational Quality, Beijing Normal University, CHINA
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Washington State University, USA
Publication date: 2020-04-23
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2020;16(6):em1856
KEYWORDS
ABSTRACT
In recent years, the applications of virtual reality (VR) in learning environments has received
considerable attention. This attention occurs as a part of a wider trend seen since the early
millennium. This trend is that of increasing attention being placed on modes of instruction that
can supply greater realism and immersion in the science classroom. VR is used in this study as a
digital learning environment support tool. VR is defined as the use of three-dimensional graphic
systems in combination with various interfaces to provide the effect of immersion and interaction
in computer generated environments. The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers to
content learning and immersion of a VR laboratory designed to replicated hands-on laboratory
for a large university system. The primary means for data collection was the use of a combination
multiple choice and open-ended survey response in conjunction with interviews. Twelve faculty
and 285 students took part in a pilot program testing a VR based laboratory system as a part of
an undergraduate life sciences class. Overall, the results suggest the VR system as it is currently
implemented is not yet ready for large-scale implementation due to barriers related to immersion
and interface in the classroom. This study also provides design recommendations that may assist
in the further development for VR use in the classroom in future iterations.
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