An Innovative Teaching Model

Abstract

The degree to which a virtual content layer exists between the viewer and the real world, and how the real world is augmented, can vary greatly across tools, and use cases, but is essential to all forms of virtual reality (VR). The degree of overlap with the real world, as well as the importance of location, cooperation, and mobility, can vary dramatically from one VR experience to the next. Teachers will need support in figuring out how to best utilize AI for the benefit of student learning because of the plethora of available AI options. In this chapter, the authors share the results of a poll of students, both in the field and those hoping to enter it, to learn their thoughts on VR in the classroom. To gauge participants' thoughts on VR potential in the classroom, they gave them the VR platform and had them create a VR experience on their mobile devices. In virtual classrooms, 165 students can interact with the VR and other students as avatars, ask questions, write conversations, identify vocabulary connected between VR and material, and provide suggestions for improving classroom management.