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To evaluate the effects of virtual reality on biology learning outcomes and experiences among middle school students.

July 20, 2026International Journal of Science Education

Examining the impact of virtual reality on middle school students’ biology learning outcomes and experiences

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YZYan ZouJiangxi Normal University XZXiaoming ZhaıUniversity of Georgia SCShiyu ChengJiangxi Normal University

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Quasi-experimental investigation identifies the benefits of immersive virtual reality on biology learning in middle school students, suggesting new instructional design methods.

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To evaluate the effects of virtual reality on biology learning outcomes and experiences among middle school students.
Conducted a six-week quasi-experimental study with 225 eighth-grade students.
Assigned students to three groups: immersive VR, desktop VR, and two-dimensional content.
Utilized knowledge tests and validated questionnaires, analyzed using MANCOVA and ANCOVA.
IVR group achieved significantly higher academic performance compared to the PPT group.
IVR group exhibited significantly better learning motivation than the PPT group.
No significant differences found in cognitive load or technology acceptance between the groups.

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Zou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5dbb058bd453d3397ac042 https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2026.2700379

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Quasi-experimental investigation identifies the benefits of immersive virtual reality on biology learning in middle school students, suggesting new instructional design methods.

Examining the impact of virtual reality on middle school students’ biology learning outcomes and experiences

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Examining the impact of virtual reality on middle school students’ biology learning outcomes and experiences

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