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

R Kaplan‐Rakowski, D Cockerham… - British Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Multisensory‐rich VR experiences, which encompass visual, auditory, and haptic stimuli,
have the potential to enhance engagement, motivation, and learning. However, extensive …

Language teachers' beliefs about using high-immersion virtual reality

R Kaplan-Rakowski, TK Dhimolea… - Education and …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Using Virtual Reality (VR) in educational contexts is becoming increasingly
common. The ability of VR to provide authentic learning experiences is making it a …

Experiencing virtual reality for perspective-taking of blind and visually impaired learners

T Heap, R Kaplan-Rakowski, A Archibald - Educational Technology & …, 2024 - JSTOR
Understanding blindness or imagining being blind can be challenging for individuals without
visual impairments. One of the affordances of high-immersion virtual reality (VR) is its ability …

A comparative study on the impact of high-immersion virtual reality and video narratives on the development of empathy

A Gruber, R Kaplan-Rakowski - Available at SSRN 4906309, 2024 - papers.ssrn.com
High-immersion virtual reality (VR) can foster empathy by immersing users within the
perspectives of others through visual, auditory, and tactile technology-mediated means. In …

[PDF][PDF] A Comparative Study on the Impact of High-Immersion Virtual Reality and Video Narratives on the Development of Empathy

R Kaplan-Rakowski, R Kaplan, A Gruber - 2024 - researchgate.net
High-immersion virtual reality (VR) can foster empathy by immersing users within the
perspectives of others through visual, auditory, and tactile technology-mediated means. In …