Immersive virtual reality in K‐12 and higher education: A 10‐year systematic review of empirical research

AF Di Natale, C Repetto, G Riva… - British Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) systems offer several learning affordances, that is,
characteristics that can elicit learning behaviors promoting learning outcomes in educational …

[HTML][HTML] Let's talk evidence–The case for combining inquiry-based and direct instruction

T de Jong, AW Lazonder, CA Chinn, F Fischer… - Educational Research …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many studies investigating inquiry learning in science domains have appeared over the
years. Throughout this period, inquiry learning has been regularly criticized by scholars who …

Adding immersive virtual reality to a science lab simulation causes more presence but less learning

G Makransky, TS Terkildsen, RE Mayer - Learning and instruction, 2019 - Elsevier
Virtual reality (VR) is predicted to create a paradigm shift in education and training, but there
is little empirical evidence of its educational value. The main objectives of this study were to …

Augmented reality for STEM learning: A systematic review

MB Ibáñez, C Delgado-Kloos - Computers & Education, 2018 - Elsevier
This study presents a systematic review of the literature on the use of augmented reality
technology to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning. It …

Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning Combined with Computer Simulation on Students' Problem-Solving and Creative Thinking Skills.

MP Simanjuntak, J Hutahaean, N Marpaung… - International Journal of …, 2021 - ERIC
This study is aimed to investigate the effectiveness of problem-based learning combined
with simulation on students' problem-solving and creative thinking skills. By employing a …

The effect of games and simulations on higher education: a systematic literature review

D Vlachopoulos, A Makri - … Journal of Educational Technology in Higher …, 2017 - Springer
The focus of higher education institutions is the preparation of future professionals. To
achieve this aim, innovative teaching methods are often deployed, including games and …

A structural equation modeling investigation of the emotional value of immersive virtual reality in education

G Makransky, L Lilleholt - Educational Technology Research and …, 2018 - Springer
Virtual reality (VR) is projected to play an important role in education by increasing student
engagement and motivation. However, little is known about the impact and utility of …

The impact of physics education technology (PhET) interactive simulation-based learning on motivation and academic achievement among malawian physics …

HJ Banda, J Nzabahimana - Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2023 - Springer
The study investigated the impact of PhET simulation-based learning on students' motivation
and academic achievement in learning oscillations and waves among Malawian secondary …

The management of digital learning objects of natural sciences and digital experiment simulation tools by teachers

S Poultsakis, S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis… - Advances in Mobile …, 2021 - syncsci.com
In the present study, we tried to find possible obstacles that Primary and Secondary
education teachers face when managing Digital Learning Objects (DLOs) and/or Digital …

Enhancing learning and engagement through embodied interaction within a mixed reality simulation

R Lindgren, M Tscholl, S Wang, E Johnson - Computers & education, 2016 - Elsevier
Computer simulations have been shown to be effective instruments for teaching students
about difficult concepts, particularly in the STEM disciplines. Emerging interface …