Transforming Education with Virtual Reality

Preface

Virtual reality (VR) technology has changed the traditional classroom experience into an exciting interactive one. It has brought about a technological revolution offering a 360-degree view of the world. Now, with VR technology, students can actually learn by living it. They can go on real-time virtual tours while sitting in their classrooms, and can even mix dangerous chemicals without being physically harmed.

It can be agreed that the introduction of virtual reality in education has thoroughly transformed it by providing engaging and immersive ways for students to experience their education and offering visual learning, creative development, etc., to enhance their studies. Moreover, with increasing accessibility, both students and educators can utilize it for effective teaching and learning. By embracing this VR-related technology, teachers can really transform traditional classrooms into lively ones. However, with this, the teacher’s role has also shifted to being a facilitator. According to Adobe, “Teachers will be focused on creating conditions for exploring, rather than providing ready-made knowledge.”

This book aims to highlight the recent applications of virtual reality in various educational fields through the contributions of researchers, educators and students familiar with the potential opportunities in this field. It has been divided into two parts. Part I discusses the opportunities, challenges and application of modern technology, and Part II focuses ...