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Philip C. Duczyminski – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Firefighters face many high-risk situations, from battling fires to managing hazardous materials and medical emergencies. The inherent dangers of these scenarios are reflected in the statistics from the U.S. Fire Administration, which reported 141 on-duty firefighter fatalities in 2021. Recognizing the critical need for enhanced safety, the…
Descriptors: Fire Protection, Job Training, Simulation, Instructional Effectiveness
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Mei-Shiu Chiu; Meihua Zhu – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
Virtual reality (VR) has gained prominence and a growing prevalence. However, parental attitudes toward using VR for educational purposes (i.e., educational VR (EVR)) are under-researched. This study investigates parents' perceptions and experiences regarding the use of EVR, focussing on mathematics learning. Using the technology acceptance model…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Parent Attitudes
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Melinda Russell-Stamp; Jean R. Norman; Kennedy Parker – International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2025
Role-playing using avatars has been demonstrated as effective, but it has not been compared to role-playing with a live actor. In this study, undergraduate psychology students (N=93) conducted a clinical interview in a role-play with an avatar or live actor. Mixed methods included a survey and written reflection. The study found no differences in…
Descriptors: Role Playing, Undergraduate Students, Clinical Psychology, Student Attitudes
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John Barrow; William Hurst; Joakim Edman; Natasja Ariesen; Caspar Krampe – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
Virtual Reality (VR) involves the coupling of visual communication hardware and software. The technology is capable of offering transformative educational practice and is increasingly being adopted within the biochemistry domain to better understand complex biochemical processes. This article documents a pilot study for the efficacy of VR in…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Biochemistry, Science Education, Cytology
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Marion Patti; Mayantoinette Watson – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2024
Discrimination and social determinants of health significantly affect patient care among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people. The challenges that TGD people face within the healthcare setting are partially attributed to a lack of gender-affirming care education and training for health professionals. Although research is limited on…
Descriptors: Gender Identity, Health Services, Nursing Education, LGBTQ People
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Somik Ghosh; Abhay Chavan – Design and Technology Education, 2024
Immersive technologies have gained attention in design pedagogy due to their potential as effective tools for teaching and learning. Virtual reality (VR) has been extensively explored in the design discipline for tasks such as interpretation, visualization, and collaboration. However, most applications of VR have focused on replacing traditional…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Technology Integration, Building Design, Experiential Learning
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Kevin Mentzer; Mark Frydenberg; Suhong Li – Information Systems Education Journal, 2025
Virtual Reality has the potential to transform educational experiences. This evolution, from the earliest days of projecting and viewing stereoscopic static images to the immersive headset experiences possible today, allows VR to transport students to new locations, enable them to participate in virtual spaces and simulations, and design 3-D…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Business Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Kanjana Jansukpum; Suepphong Chernbumroong; Kannikar Intawong; Pradorn Sureephong; Kitti Puritat – New Review of Academic Librarianship, 2025
The objective of the present study was to examine the effects of using gamification implemented in immersive virtual reality for the promotion of library services in the university library including knowledge acquisition, knowledge retention and user engagement. In terms of research procedure, we divided the participants into Gamified and…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Library Services, Gamification, Knowledge Level
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Maxine Berthiaume; Max Kinateder; Bruno Emond; Natalia Cooper; Ishika Obeegadoo; Jean-François Lapointe – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
Access to dangerous goods training for firefighters in remote areas is limited for financial and logistical reasons. Virtual reality (VR) is a promising solution for this challenge as it is cost-effective, safe, and allows to simulate realistic scenarios that would be dangerous or difficult to implement in the real world. However, rigorous…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Computer Simulation, Fire Protection, Transportation
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Radhika Kulkarni; Rajat Harne – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2024
Aim/Purpose: The study seeks to utilize Augmented Reality (AR) in creating virtual laboratories for engineering education, focusing on enhancing teaching methodologies to facilitate student understanding of intricate and theoretical engineering principles while also assessing engineering students' acceptance of such laboratories. Background: AR, a…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Laboratory Experiments, Engineering Education, Educational Technology
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Maurice A. Feldman; Amanda Cappon; Kay Corbier; Vicky Caruana; Mechane Laronde; Kendra Thomson – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This study evaluated the Step-by-Step Parenting Program (SBSPP) to prepare expectant parents with intellectual disabilities to care for their newborns. Method: Two expectant parents with intellectual disabilities were seen once or twice weekly in their homes for about 2 h over 16 and 20 weeks (21 and 27 sessions), respectively. The key…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Parents with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Neonates
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Milly Singh – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
In the context of Indian education, the emphasis transcends mere knowledge acquisition, extending to the cultivation of a profound respect for duties, values, and overall well-being. The overarching objective is to mold students into responsible global citizens, equipping them with the necessary skills and values for meaningful contributions to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Simulation, Technology Integration, College Students
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Khaleel Al-Said; Nidal Amarin; Lyubov Krasnova – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
This study aims to determine how the use of virtual reality impacts physics students, their knowledge, and the quality of training. The study involved 116 students aged 17-19. The main purpose is to explore the effect that VR technology has on students' knowledge and motivation. As per usual, the students were divided into two research groups:…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Computer Simulation, Student Motivation
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John V. Rider; Linda Frasier; Jessica Parkin – Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2024
The use of high-fidelity simulation and standardized patients (SPs) in occupational therapy (OT) education is expanding. However, the implementation of simulation varies across programs, leading to inconsistent outcomes and research limitations. Furthermore, details on SP use and training are lacking in OT literature. This article aims to provide…
Descriptors: Fidelity, Simulation, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Personnel
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Alyssa P. Lawson; Richard E. Mayer – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2024
Background: Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is a new technology that could motivate learners, but also could contain distracting elements that increase cognitive demands on learners. In contrast, learning with conventional media, such as a narrated slideshow could be less motivating, but also less distracting. Objectives: This experiment…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Individual Differences, Learning, Executive Function
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