Virtual Reality in Education

Reorder the following historical milestones of immersive media.

• Sword of Damocles

• CAVE Systems

• Pokemon Go

• Sensorama

• Microsoft Kinect

What is immersive media?

• Media that is only used for entertainment

• Media that involves traditional textbook learning

• Media that includes virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications in educational contexts

• Media used exclusively for audio learning

True or False: VR can be used for virtual field trips to places that are otherwise difficult to visit in real life.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT a component of virtual reality (VR)?

• Headsets

• Controllers

• Augmented Reality Glasses

• Immersive Environments

What theoretical framework is associated with VR's effectiveness in creating a sense of "being there"?

• Gamification

• Presence

• Interactivity

• Accessibility

What is a primary benefit of using VR in education for experiential learning?

• It provides a virtual escape from reality.

• It is a cost-effective solution for all educational problems.

• It allows students to experience complex or hazardous environments safely.

• It replaces traditional learning completely.

True or False: Augmented Reality (AR) involves overlaying digital information on the real world.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: The evolution of immersive technologies in education has only included recent developments with no historical milestones.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: In VR environments, gamification elements such as rewards and challenges are not used to enhance student engagement.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: Mixed Reality (MR) combines elements of both virtual and augmented realities to create interactive learning experiences.

• TRUE

• FALSE