Assessing the impact of virtual reality and Zoom on learning experiences in instructor training program DOI Creative Commons
Aparajita Jaiswal,

Tatjana Babic Williams,

Jennifer Marston William

et al.

Future in Educational Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 26, 2025

Abstract Technological integration has transformed educational practices, making virtual and immersive platforms essential to learning. The COVID‐19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of video conferencing such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, reality (VR) sustain effective learning environments improve accessibility. Although support communication, VR offers an experiential mode that enhances engagement adapts diverse needs. Both, however, present challenges, particularly risk cognitive overload, impacting user experience retention. In current landscape, training educators on these is crucial. Training can help instructors navigate optimize their unique benefits while minimizing drawbacks. This study examines role technologies in instructor professional development programs, focusing language applications. data for this were collected using surveys think‐aloud reflections. survey statistically analyzed, thematic analysis was conducted qualitative data. revealed typically offered a greater sense immersion than Zoom. Both Zoom linked moderate levels frustration among participants. However, participants experienced higher degree load compared VR. Overall, highlights limitations suggests implications how balanced approach implementation may ease users.

Language: Английский

Assessing the impact of virtual reality and Zoom on learning experiences in instructor training program DOI Creative Commons
Aparajita Jaiswal,

Tatjana Babic Williams,

Jennifer Marston William

et al.

Future in Educational Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 26, 2025

Abstract Technological integration has transformed educational practices, making virtual and immersive platforms essential to learning. The COVID‐19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of video conferencing such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, reality (VR) sustain effective learning environments improve accessibility. Although support communication, VR offers an experiential mode that enhances engagement adapts diverse needs. Both, however, present challenges, particularly risk cognitive overload, impacting user experience retention. In current landscape, training educators on these is crucial. Training can help instructors navigate optimize their unique benefits while minimizing drawbacks. This study examines role technologies in instructor professional development programs, focusing language applications. data for this were collected using surveys think‐aloud reflections. survey statistically analyzed, thematic analysis was conducted qualitative data. revealed typically offered a greater sense immersion than Zoom. Both Zoom linked moderate levels frustration among participants. However, participants experienced higher degree load compared VR. Overall, highlights limitations suggests implications how balanced approach implementation may ease users.

Language: Английский

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