This mixed methods research study explores the university student learning experience of IP subnetting. Using a constructivist perspective, VR software was designed, written, and utilized in a learning process to gather both quantitative and qualitative data about the experience of learning IP subnetting. Participants underwent pre-test and post-test scoring to gather data about the depth of learning. NASA-TLX survey was implemented with all participants to gather quantitative data about situational learning factors. In addition, several participants were selected for interviews based on their scores. Overall, the pre-test to post-test Change Scores revealed that both Control and Experimental groups had significant learning gains from the learning process. However, the Experimental NASA-TLX scores showed significantly less cognitive load and stress when compared to Control groups. Interview data details provided a rich description and a more detailed perspective regarding the NASA-TLX results. Overall results from the research process indicate that learning using a VR application for IP subnetting allows for more rapid creation of mental schema for the subject matter. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]