Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality is using computer technology to create a simulated, three-dimensional world that a user can manipulate and explore while feeling as if the individual is in that world. At every level of education, virtual reality has the potential to make a difference, to lead learners to new discoveries, to motivate and encourage and excite. An investigation by Mikropoulos, Chalkidis, Katsikis, and Emvalotis (1998) found students had a favorable attitude towards virtual reality in the educational process as it grabs and holds the attention of students. Students find it exciting and challenging to walk through an environment in three dimensions, interact with an environment, and create their own three-dimensional (3D) worlds. It can be used in different ways such as to Explore Geographical Locations, look inside the human body identify the different organs, look at intricate systems. Virtual field trips based on technology helps students to explore various things.

Challenges faced by an educator to use technology

There is no doubt that technology has a great impact on the teaching-learning process. It makes everything very easier. But still, there are some challenges to face by teachers such as they should be professionally skilled to use technology to teach the students. Otherwise, they will waste precious time to understand how it can be used in an effective way. Moreover, everyone cannot afford it easily due to financial issues. Also, some teachers found it difficult to use technology because of those students who can not easily adapt to the changing learning environment.

Mikropoulos, T., Chalkidis, A., Katskikis, A., & Emvalotis, A. (1998). Students’ attitudes towards educational virtual environments. Education and Information Technologies, 3(2), 137-148.