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Navigating the integration of virtual reality in education : NLP-based perspectives, benefits, and challenges

Geris, Ali LU orcid and Kulaksiz, Taibe (2025) p.59-100
Abstract

This chapter examines the integration of VR in teaching, focusing on teachers' experiences, perceptions, and challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach, qualitative data from 156 teachers were analyzed with NLP and AI-driven models. The findings show that VR enhances student engagement, motivation, and experiential learning by making abstract concepts accessible and providing risk-free environments for experimentation. However, challenges such as inequities in access, insufficient curriculum alignment, and time constraints hinder its adoption. These issues are compounded by limited technical support and inadequate professional training. The study identifies gaps in the literature, including the need for longitudinal research to assess... (More)

This chapter examines the integration of VR in teaching, focusing on teachers' experiences, perceptions, and challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach, qualitative data from 156 teachers were analyzed with NLP and AI-driven models. The findings show that VR enhances student engagement, motivation, and experiential learning by making abstract concepts accessible and providing risk-free environments for experimentation. However, challenges such as inequities in access, insufficient curriculum alignment, and time constraints hinder its adoption. These issues are compounded by limited technical support and inadequate professional training. The study identifies gaps in the literature, including the need for longitudinal research to assess VR's long-term impacts and standardized frameworks for application design. Addressing these gaps is vital to understanding VR's potential across diverse contexts. This chapter contributes to the discourse on VR in education, emphasizing systemic reforms, professional training, and collaboration among stakeholders to unlock VR's transformative potential.

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Immersive learning in teacher education : Simulated environments, tools, and practices - Simulated environments, tools, and practices
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May Goff, Wendy
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42 pages
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IGI Global
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  • scopus:105012814485
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9798369398616
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10.4018/979-8-3693-9861-6.ch003
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English
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