An experimental study on reading in high‐immersion virtual reality

Kaplan‐Rakowski, Regina; Gruber, Alice

doi:10.1111/bjet.13392

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“…You don't normally get to see it moving like that, being able to spin around in the app and giving you a different perspective was really cool." This increased presence aligns with research in formal learning environments, where the use of VR has been shown to improve enjoyment and engagement (Kaplan-Rakowski & Gruber, 2023;Makransky et al, 2019;Ye & Kaplan-Rakowski, 2024).…”

Section: Noticing and Observationsupporting

confidence: 74%

“…VR has been seen to support learning (e.g., Dhimolea et al, 2022;Ferdig et al, 2018;Kaplan-Rakowski & Gruber, 2023;Radianti et al, 2020), which has strengthened an interest in exploring VR applications for educational purposes. The market value of VR is expected to increase threefold by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2021).…”

Section: Virtual Reality and Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Previous research has demonstrated that VR simulations have increased students' sense of presence (Makransky et al, 2019) and learning (e.g., Dhimolea et al, 2022;Ferdig et al, 2018;Kaplan-Rakowski & Gruber, 2023;Radianti et al, 2020). However, there were other studies in which positive learning outcomes were compromised.…”

Section: Virtual Reality and Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This finding is aligned with existing research on the use of VR in educational settings (e.g., Dhimolea et al, 2022;Kaplan-Rakowski & Wojdynski, 2018;Ye & Kaplan-Rakowski, 2024). For example, language learners who participated in an informal learning activity by engaging in an interactive story in VR reported significantly more enjoyment than a comparison group of participants viewing the identical story in a video format (Kaplan-Rakowski & Gruber, 2023;Ye & Kaplan-Rakowski, 2024). Likewise, when students independently studied foreign language vocabulary using VR headsets, their engagement was significantly higher than students studying the same vocabulary using PowerPoint slides (Papin & Kaplan-Rakowski, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…VR also provides sensory input through visual, auditory and tactile modalities, increasing the sensory channels through which information is absorbed (Kátai et al, 2008;Shams & Seitz, 2008). The enriched sensory experience can boost memorization (Krokos et al, 2019), enjoyment (Cheng et al, 2017), immersion (Kaplan-Rakowski & Gruber, 2023), and embodied learning (Shin, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The impact of sound and immersive experience on learners when using virtual reality and tablet: A mixed‐method study

Kaplan‐Rakowski,

Cockerham,

Ferdig

2023

Brit J Educational Tech

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Multisensory‐rich VR experiences, which encompass visual, auditory, and haptic stimuli, have the potential to enhance engagement, motivation, and learning. However, extensive sensory stimuli could also compromise learning through sensory overload. In museum settings, visitors who are inundated with excessive stimuli such as unrelated background music or competing visual options may not experience optimal learning. This mixed‐methods study addressed this potential problem by exploring the impact of sound on learning, enjoyment, sense of presence, and the development of interest among museum attendees (N = 255) who used two different types of technology: high‐immersion VR or a tablet. Results from a one‐way MANOVA revealed that learning and sense of presence were unaffected by the technology used unless sound was added. Using a tablet with sound lowered the sense of presence. Participants in the VR condition with or without sound had significantly higher enjoyment scores than those in either tablet condition. The development of interest was not significantly affected by any condition, regardless of whether sound was used. The research findings have implications for implementing VR for learning in museum settings. For instance, VR can enhance a sense of presence in museum exhibits, but a sense of presence may be significantly diminished when museum visitors use tablets with sound. Additional recommendations for the use of multimodal VR in museums are provided. Practitioner notesWhat is already known about this topic VR can support an immersive and engaging experience for users. VR is more immersive than tablets. When designed effectively, sound can increase immersion and engagement. When integrated into the visual environment, sound can add authenticity to the learning content. VR can complement museum exhibits as it allows museum visitors to extend their learning experiences. What this paper adds VR enriched with sound can significantly and positively impact sense of presence. Compared with a soundless VR exhibition, VR enriched with sound enhances engagement of museum visitors by drawing their attention to the content of the exhibits. VR with and without sound can support learning and add enjoyment to museum visitor experiences. Implications for practice and/or policy Developers interested in adding sound to VR should ensure that the visual and auditory experiences are directly related to the desired content delivery. Museum exhibit creators and curators should consider the use of VR to provide dynamic learning experiences that increase enjoyment and presence.

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Section: Noticing and Observationsupporting

confidence: 74%