Systematic Review: Influences of Fully Immersive Virtual Reality on Students’ Motivation in Learning Science

What is it about?

Our study looks at how using Fully Immersive Virtual Reality (FIVR) can make students more motivated to learn science. Learning science is important because it helps students develop critical thinking skills and scientific reasoning, which are valuable in many areas of life. It's also essential for creating a sustainable society where people have the scientific knowledge needed for various industries._x000D_ _x000D_ Recently, researchers have suggested that digital technologies like FIVR can make science learning more interesting and engaging for students. While many studies have explored how FIVR can be used in science education, there hasn't been a comprehensive review to understand how FIVR influences students' motivation to learn science._x000D_ _x000D_ In our study, we reviewed 39 research papers from the last ten years to see how FIVR impacts students' motivation. We used a program called VOSviewer to create visual maps and analyze patterns in the data. Our findings show that FIVR technology generally has a positive effect on students' motivation, self-confidence, and interest in science._x000D_ _x000D_ However, we also found some challenges, such as low-quality VR applications, studies with not enough participants, and biased samples. To improve science education with FIVR, more research is needed to explore different teaching strategies and how they can enhance students' interest and motivation in learning subjects like physics.

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