Exploring the “Presence” of Prospective Teachers in the Virtual Reality Environment: A Qualitative Study

Çoban M., Kayserili A.

Computers in the Schools, cilt.38, sa.2, ss.142-159, 2021 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 38 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/07380569.2021.1911555
  • Dergi Adı: Computers in the Schools
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, IBZ Online, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), INSPEC, Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA), Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts, Metadex, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.142-159
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: education technologies, presence, virtual learning environments, Virtual reality
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

This study aimed to investigate the perception of “presence” of 43 prospective teachers participating in a virtual reality (VR) environment with an immersion function and to describe their opinions and experiences regarding the implementation process. The case study model, a qualitative research approach, was used. Participants experienced the VR environment using an HTC Vive device with an immersive feature. Qualitative data were collected through a structured interview form at the end of the application. Findings indicated that most participants provided positive perceptions regarding their VR experience. Additionally, the perceptions of participants were categorized into three main areas: technology, design, and individual characteristics. These categories and the participants’ experiences may contribute to the process of integrating VR systems into educational environments and developing novel VR applications.