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

    P

  • 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

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2019): Pedagogy - Taking Stock and Looking Forward (Part 2)

Section

Peer Reviewed Research Papers

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