Interpoint: Virtual Reality in the classroom

VR enables new ways in the learning process of abstract and elusive topics. Realistic virtual representations provide the necessary visual explanations and thus support learning success. Whether this also applies in school lessons for learning foreign languages was examined by student Rachel Koller as part of her master's thesis. "Virtual reality enables almost authentic interactions with the environment. I investigated whether this type of learning, as well as the handling of the glasses, can be integrated into traditional school lessons," says Koller.

Interpunkt supported the student with eight Oculus Go VR goggles. The interest in the test results is not unfounded, as the agency has already programmed VR applications for training purposes for learners and fire departments. "Following this project provides us with exciting insights that we will incorporate into the development and programming of future VR applications," says Managing Director Fabian Koch.

Pupils of the mixed secondary class in the 7th and 8th school year from Unterseen participated in the experiment. By interacting with the voice application on the VR glasses, the class trained their pronunciation and expanded their vocabulary. Koller's conclusion after 6 lessons is clear: "The Oculus Go glasses have a pleasant size and can be optimally integrated into the lessons for concrete sequences. The students had fun." In addition to the fun factor, the tests also show learning progress among the young people. Koller attributes these successes to the combination of visual and verbal interactions in authentic situations. The student is convinced that virtual reality provides convincing arguments for its targeted integration into school lessons.