The Impact of Two Mediums Based on Virtual Reality Technology in the Education of Practical Courses

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) technology has great potential in practical courses. This study aims to explain the benefits of virtual reality (VR) in the transformation of practical courses learning and student experience. This study will take physics courses as an example. Two independent studies were conducted, and college students were divided into two groups, using a computer all-in-one machine and a head-mounted display (HMD) device. Students using head-mounted display (HMD) reported higher levels of presence, engagement and empathy, compared to computer all-in-one, and had better mastery of knowledge than students using computer all-in-one. These findings suggest that virtual reality (VR) has a positive effect on student emotions in practical courses like physics. Moreover, head-mounted display (HMD) virtual reality (VR) devices have the potential to provide students with new immersive experiences, with cognitive and emotional benefits.