Author(s)

Linru Li ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Computer Engineering, Anhui Sanlian University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China

Corresponding Author

Linru Li

ABSTRACT

With the increasing maturity of science and technology, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are widely used in various fields. Under the background of the integration and innovation of information technology and education, VR and AR create multidimensional space for users to feel and experience. Through literature research method, this article analyzes some specific applications of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies in the field of education by inquiring a large amount of literature, and finds out the existing problems and puts forward corresponding solutions. Virtual and augmented reality technologies are used in education and training, creating virtual trips and field trips, building virtual laboratories and other applications to provide students with immersive teaching experiences and improve students' learning ability and engagement. The challenges and opportunities of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies coexist, which have a profound impact on the establishment of barrier-free learning environments and the improvement of students' learning outcomes. 

KEYWORDS

Virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive, applications, impact, education

CITE THIS PAPER

Linru Li, Research on the Application of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in the Educational Context. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2023) Vol. 6: 103-110. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2023.061216.

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