THE IMPACT OF EXPERIENCING IMMERSIVE SIMULATION IN TEACHING

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Carley VanHoy (Creator)

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East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: The present study examines the use of Mursion technology in pre-service science education courses. The author describes the concept of Mursion technology , using Virtual Reality in a classroom setting , and benefits of constructivist teaching practices. Case study findings focus on outcomes obtained with a selection of 5 pre-service teachers. The Mursion experiences resulted in a higher sense of self-efficacy in the pre-service teachers. Students were able to support their interview question answers with evidence from the Mursion experiences using specific changes in mindset and classroom management. When comparing pre-interview and post-interview data , the Mursion experiences resulted in improved confidence , as well as stronger understanding of leading classroom discussions. Study limitations and time constraints are detailed and followed by a description of how this research experience impacted the researcher as a future educator.

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Language: English

Date: 2019

Keywords

Mursion, science talk

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