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Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Food Technology Education.

Daniel Gorman¹, Simon Hoermann², Robert W Lindeman¹

¹Human Interface Technology, Lab NZ, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

International Journal of Technology and Design Education

|May 12, 2021

Summary

Virtual Reality (VR) classrooms offer immersive learning experiences, enhancing student motivation and engagement in remote education. This study shows VR is a fun and effective tool for practical skills, like cooking, in schools.

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Area of Science:

Educational Technology
Virtual Reality Applications
Immersive Learning Environments

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated remote learning, highlighting challenges in student engagement and practical skill acquisition.
Traditional classrooms face constraints such as high costs and safety concerns for practical subjects like cooking.
Virtual Reality (VR) technology presents a potential solution for overcoming these limitations in education.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and test a Virtual Reality (VR) Classroom for delivering a food-based lesson to middle school students.
To assess the impact of VR on student engagement and motivation in a practical skills context.
To explore the feasibility of VR as a tool for overcoming resource and safety barriers in school programs.

Main Methods:

Keywords:

360 degree video Education Technology education Virtual reality

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Development and implementation of a VR Classroom environment for a food-based lesson.
Data collection through direct observation of students interacting with the VR classroom.
Administration of a post-test survey to gauge student perceptions and motivation.

Main Results:

Students demonstrated high levels of motivation while using the VR classroom.
The VR classroom was perceived by students as an enjoyable and engaging learning tool.
The study indicates VR's potential to facilitate practical skills training in schools.

Conclusions:

Virtual Reality (VR) classrooms are a promising tool for enhancing student engagement and motivation in educational settings.
VR technology can effectively address challenges related to resources and safety in teaching practical skills.
The findings suggest VR is nearing a tipping point for integration into mainstream school programs.