Background Research suggests that head‐mounted displays (HMD) can spark situational
interest when they are used to provide science learning experiences that are not possible in …

Traditional science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is
sometimes criticized for lacking approaches to present real-world practices and phenomena …

With the availability of low‐cost high‐quality head‐mounted displays (HMDs) since 2013,
there is a growing body of literature investigating the impact of immersive virtual reality (IVR) …

This study investigated the effects of an immersive virtual reality (IVR) nature-trail tour on
participants' science learning, self-efficacy, cognitive load, perceived enjoyment, and …

The use of gamified learning interventions is expanding in postsecondary education as a
means to improve students' motivation and learning outcomes. Virtual laboratory simulations …

This study describes and investigates the immersion principle in multimedia learning. A
sample of 102 middle school students took a virtual field trip to Greenland via a head …

The use of technologies in and outside classrooms has attracted young adolescents who
must be prepared to embrace the opportunities and face new challenges in the 21 st …

The academic evidence for examining the educational influences of immersive virtual reality
(VR) with head-mounted displays (HMD) has been relatively limited until now, in particular …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of immersive virtual field trips
(VFTs) with head‐mounted displays (HMDs) on the presence and perceived learning. A …

Abstract The Kids as Global Scientists (KGS) project engages students in the study of
atmospheric science through the use of current imagery and on‐line communication in a …