Virtual reality campus environment for enhancing the educational experience of preliminary year students

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality campus environment on the educational experience of preliminary year students.
• Randomized trial evaluating a virtual reality educational intervention.
• Participants included preliminary year students.
• Educational outcomes were assessed pre- and post-intervention.
• Participants in the virtual reality group reported a significant enhancement in their educational experience (p<0.05).
• The virtual reality intervention improved engagement levels by 30% compared to traditional methods.
• Qualitative feedback highlighted increased enthusiasm and interaction during virtual sessions.

Abstract