Game on: immersive virtual laboratory simulation improves student learning outcomes & motivation

• Published in: FEBS open bio Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 396 - 407
• Main Authors: Tsirulnikov, Danielle, Suart, Celeste, Abdullah, Ream, Vulcu, Felicia, Mullarkey, Caitlin E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.03.2023; John Wiley and Sons Inc; Wiley
• Subjects: Computer applications; computer simulation; COVID-19; COVID-19 infection; Education; eyes; gamified interventions; Humans; Laboratories; laboratory simulations; Learning; learning outcomes; Motivation; science education; Students; Teaching methods; undergraduate education; Virtual Reality; gamified interventions; learning outcomes; laboratory simulations; virtual reality; undergraduate education; motivation

The use of gamified learning interventions is expanding in postsecondary education as a means to improve students' motivation and learning outcomes. Virtual laboratory simulations have been used in science education to supplement students' learning, as well as to increase engagement with c...