THE USE OF IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY IN A HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Maria Elena Tassinari, Massimo Marcuccio, Gustavo Marfia

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The article presents the results of a quasi-experiment that intends to start the investigation of the effectiveness and efficiency of using immersive virtual reality (IVR) during teaching activity. Thirty-four 9th grade students from a high school in Northern Italy were involved. The data was collected through questionnaires, assessment tests and video recordings. The results obtained, interpreted from an exploratory perspective, highlight the potential of IVR.


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Immersive virtual reality, high school, classroom

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