Impact of Virtual Reality on Modern Education

Authors

  • Yosr Chamekh College of Computer and Information Systems, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
  • Mohamed Amin Hammami Computer Department, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Keywords:

Virtual Reality, Self-esteem, attention deficit disorder

Abstract

Virtual reality in education is at its center stage. For students to gain relevant skills there is a need to introduce a virtual world so that one can achieve the practical aspect needed in the workplace environment. Memorizing facts makes students bored; hence, the need for virtual reality that will help students gain expertise. The paper seeks to discuss the impact of virtual reality in modern education. To understand the effects of virtual reality in the education sector, the theoretical approach and quantitative research have been used. The results of the study show that virtual reality assists students with special education needs and ensure skills are obtained. Virtual reality improves student self-esteem.

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Published

2020-03-06

How to Cite

Chamekh, Y. ., & Amin Hammami, M. . (2020). Impact of Virtual Reality on Modern Education. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 50(2), 1–8. Retrieved from https://www.gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/10928

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Vol. 50 No. 2 (2020)

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