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The research aims to compare the effectiveness of immersive and desktop virtual reality on learning outcomes and cognitive load among university students.

April 10, 2026Applied SciencesOpen Access

Differential Effects of Desktop and Immersive Virtual Reality on Learning, Cognitive Load and Attitudes of University Students

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JCJulio Cabero-AlmenaraUniversidad de Sevilla MFMª Victoria Fernández-ScagliusiUniversidad de Sevilla APAntonio Palacios-RodríguezUniversidad de Sevilla

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Examines learning outcomes and cognitive load in university students using different VR modalities, suggesting both are effective.

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The research aims to compare the effectiveness of immersive and desktop virtual reality on learning outcomes and cognitive load among university students.
Pretest–posttest experimental design
Random assignment of students to immersive (70) or non-immersive (66) groups
Data collection using a performance test, NASA-TLX questionnaire, and semantic differential scale
Significant improvements in learning noted for both modalities
No statistically significant differences in learning outcomes between immersive and desktop VR
Immersive VR resulted in a slightly higher cognitive load
Both groups reported highly positive attitudes towards their learning experience

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Cabero-Almenara et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895046c1944d70ce0608d https://doi.org/10.3390/app16073595

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Differential Effects of Desktop and Immersive Virtual Reality on Learning, Cognitive Load and Attitudes of University Students

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