Comparing the Effectiveness of Video and Stereoscopic 360° Virtual Reality-Supported Instruction in High School Biology Courses
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| Title: | Comparing the Effectiveness of Video and Stereoscopic 360° Virtual Reality-Supported Instruction in High School Biology Courses |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Christopoulos, Athanasios (ORCID |
| Source: | British Journal of Educational Technology. Jul 2023 54(4):987-1005. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Video Technology, Computer Simulation, Technology Uses in Education, Supplementary Education, High School Students, Teaching Methods, Learning Motivation, Self Esteem, Student Satisfaction, Biology, Multimedia Instruction, Open Educational Resources |
| DOI: | 10.1111/bjet.13306 |
| ISSN: | 0007-1013 1467-8535 |
| Abstract: | The promise of using immersive technologies in learning has increasingly been attracting researchers' and practitioners' attention. However, relevant empirical works are usually conducted in fully controlled Virtual Reality (VR) laboratories, as opposed to conventional settings. This quasi-experimental study compares the effectiveness of video learning resources to that of stereoscopic 360° VR, as supplements to the traditional instructional approach. The potential of such methods was examined in high school settings, in the context of the 'Life and Evolution' module, with participants (n = 70) divided equally into control and experimental groups. As a point of reference (control condition), we considered the adoption of Video Learning Resources, as students are more acquainted with this instructional method. In the intervention approach (experimental condition), students adopted the use of low-end mobile-VR (VeeR Mini VR Goggles). The key findings indicate differences in the learning motivation, confidence and satisfaction, but no statistically significant difference was identified regarding the factual or conceptual knowledge gains. The study offers insights on the potential of the investigated technologies in the subject of secondary school Biology and further provides implications for theory and practice. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1380192 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | The promise of using immersive technologies in learning has increasingly been attracting researchers' and practitioners' attention. However, relevant empirical works are usually conducted in fully controlled Virtual Reality (VR) laboratories, as opposed to conventional settings. This quasi-experimental study compares the effectiveness of video learning resources to that of stereoscopic 360° VR, as supplements to the traditional instructional approach. The potential of such methods was examined in high school settings, in the context of the 'Life and Evolution' module, with participants (n = 70) divided equally into control and experimental groups. As a point of reference (control condition), we considered the adoption of Video Learning Resources, as students are more acquainted with this instructional method. In the intervention approach (experimental condition), students adopted the use of low-end mobile-VR (VeeR Mini VR Goggles). The key findings indicate differences in the learning motivation, confidence and satisfaction, but no statistically significant difference was identified regarding the factual or conceptual knowledge gains. The study offers insights on the potential of the investigated technologies in the subject of secondary school Biology and further provides implications for theory and practice. |
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| ISSN: | 0007-1013 1467-8535 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/bjet.13306 |
