Application EON-XR Virtual Reality Technology in the Design of Biology Learning 10th Grade

Abstract

With the specific characteristics of Biology subject, it is necessary to have more images illustrating the biological structures that make up the living world, or super-microscopic structures that humans cannot observe with the naked eye such as prokaryotes, eukaryotic cells or microorganisms. Through the outstanding feature of 3D image simulation, EON-XR is an effective support tool in teaching biological structures and processes. Learners can approach Biology knowledge in a more vivid way, easily visualize and have accurate concepts about images, things and phenomena when interacting with them like in the real environment. A 4-steps process was developed when designing a teaching plan that applies virtual reality technology. Some products have been designed using EON-XR virtual reality technology. These products are related to Cell Biology, Biology grade 10th  section such as: biomolecules, structure of cells, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Pedagogical experiments have shown that the application of EON-XR helps students deepen their understanding of knowledge and increase interest in the subject. The information technology capacity of students in the experimental class (classes with VR application) was evaluated and higher than that of students in the control class (taught by traditional methods). The results of this study have proved the effectiveness of designing teaching activities with VR applications to improve the quality of teaching Biology in high schools to meet current educational innovation requirements.