The Impact of Virtual Reality on Learning Strategies: An Innovative Approach to Education

Abstract

This study addresses the lack of virtual reality devices in the process of higher education in experimental and technology-related careers. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to estimate the impact caused by the implementation of Virtual Reality when considering it as a useful resource to reinforce teaching methods in students of the Regional University Amazonian Ikiam, of the careers of Hydrology, Biotechnology and Experimental Sciences. METHODOLOGY: The methodology used presented a quantitative research design with a comparative and explanatory approach because it aims to identify the level of impact caused by VR in learning strategies, with a sample of 241 students who were subdivided into an experimental group and a control group. RESULTS: The results showed that students who experienced the use of VR artifacts had a greater positive impact on their learning process and learning strategies in contrast to the control group. CONCLUSIONS: In addition, it was concluded that virtual reality has a substantially higher impact on learning strategies than traditional technologies.