How VR in Education is Fostering Authentic Learning Experiences?
Index
The language barrier
Promoting first-person learning experience
Establishing a path to self-discovery
Solidifying the everyday learning experience
Conclusion
The language barrier • When we say the language barrier, please don't allow your mind to wander around the dos and don'ts of English, French, German, Spanish, etc. • The language barrier, in this context, is not about the languages you use in communicating daily but the degree to which tutors and teachers can simplify the complex syntax for students. • As a tutor, you can know and understand everything there is to know about a subject matter, but sharing this knowledge with learners in profound and straightforward ways can remain a problem. • And that’s why, in this piece, we’ve taken the opportunity to examine how the language barrier is affecting freshman and sophomore students on a global scale and the possible remedies and benefits classroom VR offers.
Promoting first-person learning experience • The primary goal of most institutions is to promote a first-person learning experience, where the learner enjoys active rather than passive learning. • But with the traditional ‘sage on a stage’ style of learning leaving little to no room for students to engage and analyze information in a fun and intuitive ways, fostering an authentic learning sequence remains impossible. • One of the many benefits of VR in education is its ability to immerse students in a whole new world. • So instead of limiting your students to the tiresome talks of mediocre tutors, you can allow each student to flap their immersive wings and transcend not just time and space but also the language barrier.
Establishing a path to self-discovery • We didn’t all grow up this same way. And that’s why we learn, talk, and communicate differently. • Traditional educational models are flawed simply because they are intended to fit everyone into a box. • That means instead of fostering an authentic learning experience that emanates from each student’s life experience and understanding, the standard learning curve forces learners into one-size-fits-all curriculums with the believe that each student would easily fit in. And that's impossible. • Come to think of it, wouldn’t you fancy the thought of walking into a classroom built to suit behavioral patterns and perspectives you inherited from past experiences? • VR allows learners to pave a preferred path to self-discovery without affecting the learning experience.
Solidifying the everyday learning experience The human brain usually remembers 10% of what it reads, 20% of what it hears, and 90% of it simulates. And since it's practically impossible for tutors to simulate learning via a podium, you need the right learning tools to keep your students equipped. Solidifying the everyday learning experience through immersive content is one of the most prized benefits VR offers remote and online classrooms. Virtual reality 3D simulations in education can help learners experience the possibilities of a whole new world, bridge perspective, and simplify complex notions in fun and engaging ways.
Conclusion
At inception, the extensive VR talks were about how it can help CIOs, CMOs, and CDOs to collaborate, create new value, and keep their companies competitive. But in these post-pandemic times, transcending the language barrier and fostering an authentic learning experience has become a key VR concern. Want to know how you can leverage VR for removing that barrier? Get in touch with us today!
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