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Title: A Scoping Review of Immersive Virtual Reality in STEM Education
Language: English
Authors: Pellas, Nikolaos (ORCID 0000-0002-3071-6275), Dengel, Andreas, Christopoulos, Athanasios (ORCID 0000-0002-1809-5525)
Source: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies. Oct-Dec 2020 13(4):748-761.
Availability: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Tel: 732-981-0060; Web site: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=4620076
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: STEM Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Usability, Educational Benefits
DOI: 10.1109/TLT.2020.3019405
ISSN: 1939-1382
Abstract: Although virtual reality (VR) simulation training has gained prominence, review studies to inform instructors and educators on the use of this technology in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are still scarce. This article presents various VR-supported instructional design practices in K-12 (primary and secondary) and higher education in terms of participants' characteristics, methodological features, and pedagogical uses in alignment with applications, technological equipment, and instructional design strategies. During the selection and screening process, 41 (n = 41) studies published in the period 2009-2019 were included for a detailed analysis and synthesis. This article's results indicate that many studies were focused on the description and evaluation of the appropriateness or the effectiveness of applied teaching practices with VR support. Several studies pointed out improvements in learning outcomes or achievements, positive perspectives on user experience, and perceived usability. Nevertheless, fewer studies were conducted to measure students' learning performance. The current scoping review aims to encourage instructional designers to develop innovative VR applications or integrate existing approaches in their teaching procedures. It will also inform researchers to conduct further research for an in-depth understanding of the educational benefits of immersive-VR applications in STEM fields.
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