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  • Educational Technology
  • Medical Education
  • Virtual Reality

Background:

  • Educational institutions are increasingly adopting digital teaching and learning technologies, including virtual reality (VR).
  • BZ Pflege utilizes VR for continuing education, particularly with age-heterogeneous participant groups.
  • The study addresses the acceptance and perceived benefits of VR learning among different generations (baby boomers, X, Y).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the acceptance, understanding, and perceived learning benefits of VR technology in an age-heterogeneous continuing education setting.
  • To assess the influence of VR glasses on participants' learning experience, including cognitive load.
  • To determine if age diversity impacts the effectiveness of innovative teaching methods like VR.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an immersive VR course for teaching heart anatomy.
  • Administered questionnaires to participants to gather data on their learning experience.
  • Assessed participant reactions, understanding, knowledge retention, ease of use, and cognitive load associated with VR glasses.

Main Results:

  • Participants responded positively to the VR technology.
  • The VR learning experience did not result in cognitive overload.
  • Participants reported an ability to connect new information with existing knowledge.
  • VR glasses were perceived as easy to use by the participants.

Conclusions:

  • Age-heterogeneous groups do not pose a barrier to implementing innovative teaching methods like VR.
  • VR technology is a viable and beneficial tool for continuing education, enhancing learning across different age demographics.
  • The study supports the integration of VR in educational settings for its positive impact on learning and user acceptance.