We are Learning in a Virtual World: Research into VR’s Impact on Learning
Incorporating virtual reality (VR) in your class is a novel way to grab your students’ attention, but its learning benefits are unclear. As it is an emerging technological trend, research into the impact of VR on learning and in language acquisition is still nascent. However, two recent studies from the fields of engineering and media studies show there are many advantages to using VR activities in language classrooms. Slavova & Mu (2018) measured knowledge acquisition by com