The Impact and Challenges of Integrating Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in Modern Education: Systematic Literature-view

Miwei Zhang

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202409_7(9).0006

Authors

Miwei Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202409_7(9).0006

Keywords:

VR; Education; Challenges.

Abstract

In recent years, virtual reality (VR) technology has gained significant attention in education, highlighted by various reports such as the NMC/CoSN Horizon Report K-12 (Becker et al., 2017), the Monterey Education Technology Innovation Observatory’s Education Trends Report (2017), and the 2020 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report (Brown et al., 2020). These reports emphasize VR's potential to transform educational environments by providing immersive learning experiences. VR's ability to create realistic, engaging scenes can stimulate students' curiosity and improve engagement and knowledge retention (Merchant et al., 2014). It also addresses challenges of traditional field trips, such as financial and logistical constraints (Al-Samarraie & Saeed, 2018). Despite its promise, VR faces challenges including high costs and integration difficulties in classroom settings. Continued research and promotion are essential for VR's successful adoption, which holds the potential to revolutionize education and enhance teaching quality.

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