ERIC Number: EJ1306415
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0738-0569
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Exploring the "Presence" of Prospective Teachers in the Virtual Reality Environment: A Qualitative Study
Computers in the Schools, v38 n2 p142-159 2021
This study aimed to investigate the perception of "presence" of 43 prospective teachers participating in a virtual reality (VR) environment with an immersion function and to describe their opinions and experiences regarding the implementation process. The case study model, a qualitative research approach, was used. Participants experienced the VR environment using an HTC Vive device with an immersive feature. Qualitative data were collected through a structured interview form at the end of the application. Findings indicated that most participants provided positive perceptions regarding their VR experience. Additionally, the perceptions of participants were categorized into three main areas: technology, design, and individual characteristics. These categories and the participants' experiences may contribute to the process of integrating VR systems into educational environments and developing novel VR applications.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Computer Simulation, Student Attitudes, Educational Environment, Technology Uses in Education, Design, Individual Characteristics, Simulated Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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