Motivational and cognitive benefits of training in immersive virtual reality based on multiple assessments

• Published in: Journal of computer assisted learning Vol. 35; no. 6; pp. 691 - 707
• Main Authors: Makransky, Guido, Borre‐Gude, Stefan, Mayer, Richard E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 01.12.2019; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Comparative Analysis; Computer Simulation; delayed transfer test; Educational Media; Effectiveness; Engineering Education; Group dynamics; Immersive virtual reality; Instructional Effectiveness; Laboratory Safety; Learning; Learning Motivation; Motivation; multimedia learning; Multiple choice; Multiple Choice Tests; Outcomes of Education; Pretests Posttests; Problem Solving; Retention; Retention (Psychology); Safety; safety training; Scores; Self Efficacy; Simulation; Teaching Methods; Training; Transfer of Training; Undergraduate Students; Virtual reality

The main objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) as a medium for delivering laboratory safety training. We specifically compare an immersive VR simulation, a desktop VR simulation, and a conventional safety manual. The sample included 105 first year...