Arizona State University's introduction of virtual reality labs in biology courses has led to significant improvements in student performance and persistence in STEM fields. A study by ASU's EdPlus Action Lab found that using VR education can enhance complex reasoning skills and help bridge achievement gaps in these areas. Students engage in immersive lab experiences that not only make learning more engaging but also result in measurable academic gains, particularly benefiting underrepresented groups and reducing overall attrition rates in STEM programs.
They're not just executing recipe-like science labs-they're in the immersive world exploring and working through expertly designed lab assignments that connect to the VR story.
Virtual learning could help narrowing historic achievement and workforce gaps in the STEM fields.
ASU's investment in virtual reality education shows how VR can nurture complex reasoning skills in the age of generative artificial intelligence.
The paper reveals real, measurable gains in learning and persistence in STEM among students participating in virtual reality labs.
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