Immersive Virtual Reality Increases Liking but Not Learning with a Science Simulation and Generative Learning Strategies Promote Learning in Immersive Virtual Reality

• Published in: Journal of educational psychology Vol. 113; no. 4; pp. 719 - 735
• Main Authors: Makransky, Guido, Andreasen, Niels K, Baceviciute, Sarune, Mayer, Richard E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Psychological Association 01.05.2021
• Subjects: Computer Simulation; Crime; High School Students; Instructional Effectiveness; Interaction; Knowledge Level; Learning Strategies; Manipulative Materials; Multimedia Materials; Science Instruction; Science Laboratories; Student Attitudes; Transfer of Training; Video Technology; Virtual Classrooms

We investigated the instructional effectiveness of using an interactive and immersive virtual reality (IVR) simulation versus a video for teaching scientific knowledge in 2 between-subjects experiments. In Experiment 1, 131 high school students (84 females) used a science simulation that involved fo...