Virtual Reality in Education: Focus on the Role of Emotions and Physiological Reactivity

Authors

  • Mikko Vesisenaho University of Jyvaskyla
  • Merja Juntunen University of Jyvaskyla
  • P H University of Jyvaskyla
  • Johanna P University of Jyvaskyla
  • Janne Fagerlund University of Jyvaskyla
  • Iryna Miakush University of Jyvaskyla
  • Tiina Parviainen University of Jyvaskyla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4101/jvwr.v12i1.7329

Keywords:

virtual reality, emerging methods, education, teacher education, learning, educational neuroscience, future

Abstract

Cognitive and emotional dimensions are often linked to each other in learning experiences. Moreover, emotions and engagement can lead to better outcomes at the cognitive level. Previous research has indicated that virtual reality (VR) provides a feeling of presence and immersion, which can trigger emotionally engaging learning situations. In this study, we explore the opportunities and challenges related to the use of VR in an educational context. The focus of this article is threefold: First, we explore interdisciplinary research literature related to the use of VR for educational purposes. Second, we introduce our VR pilot study in teacher education, applying three different kinds of VR applications. During the pilot study, we utilized physiological measurements, the self-assessed experience of emotional involvement (PANAS; Watson, Clark, & Tellegen, 1988) and students

Author Biographies

Mikko Vesisenaho, University of Jyvaskyla

Dr Mikko Vesisenaho is a senior researcher (adjunct professor) at University of Jyv

Merja Juntunen, University of Jyvaskyla

Merja Juntunen is a university teacher of pedagogy and educational technology at the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Jyv

P H, University of Jyvaskyla

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Johanna P, University of Jyvaskyla

Dr., Docent Johanna P

Janne Fagerlund, University of Jyvaskyla

Janne Fagerlund is a doctoral student at the Department of Teacher Education, University of Jyv

Iryna Miakush, University of Jyvaskyla

Iryna Miakush has a Master Degree in International Relations and work experience as project manager in the Higher Education sector in Poland. Currently, she studies Learning, Education and Technology International Master Degree Programme at the University of Oulu, Finland. She has been also working as a research assistant at the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Jyv

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Published

2019-02-06