Development of a virtual reality model for STEM education

A research study developed and longitudinally evaluated an immersive virtual reality (VR)-supported instructional model for undergraduate electromagnetism education. The model integrated interactive three-dimensional VR representations into instructional practice for abstract scientific phenomena, specifically focusing on a current-carrying loop in a magnetic field. The study involved a cohort of 193 students from two physics programs, tracking their progress through immediate and two-month follow-up assessments after participating in VR-supported instructional sessions.

This research highlights the potential of immersive virtual reality as a tool for enhancing STEM education, particularly for complex and abstract concepts. Successful integration of VR can improve learning outcomes and engagement, which is critical for developing a skilled workforce in science and technology fields.

A virtual reality-supported instructional model was developed and evaluated for undergraduate electromagnetism education.

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