Evaluating the Long-Term Impact of VR in Education

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) can completely transform traditional teaching techniques, as this chapter explores its long-term effects in education. It draws attention to the short-term advantages, such as increased engagement and better retention of knowledge, but it also draws attention to the knowledge vacuum about its long-term effects. Pedagogical alignment, curricular integration, professional development, access and equity, and assessment and evaluation are important components that lead to effective integration. The study provides evidence-based suggestions on how to maximize virtual reality's potential to improve learning outcomes for educators, legislators, and stakeholders. Investing in professional development, encouraging teamwork, putting fairness and access first, coordinating VR experiences with curricular standards, carrying out continuous assessment and research, and promoting interdisciplinary and project-based learning are some of the main suggestions.