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What is Virtual Reality? <\/h2>
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Virtual Reality (VR) is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment by means of a head-mounted display (HMD). HMDs are headsets that place users inside immersive experiences and allow them to interact with 3D worlds. The VR experience stimulates senses such as vision, hearing and touch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is the difference between AR, MR, and VR? <\/h2>
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Augmented Reality (AR) technology uses a real-world setting and allows users to control their presence in the virtual world. It can be accessed through a smartphone or tablet but is not mounted to the head.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mixed Reality (MR) is sometimes referred to as hybrid reality. MR merges the real and virtual worlds to produce new environments and visualizations where the physical and digital objects co-exist and can interact in real time. This technology requires a HMD to integrate virtual components into a real-world setting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Virtual Reality (VR)  creates experiences which are fully immersive in a virtual world and requires a HMD. It uses additional technical components like sensors, headsets, haptics, and computers to enhance a fictional reality and to create virtual worlds. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why should I integrate Virtual Reality into my classroom? <\/h2>
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With complete immersion in VR, students can forget they are in the classroom and find themselves immersed in the virtual learning practice, therefore reducing the effects of being monitored and anxiety, while minimizing distractions and increasing eng<\/span>agement (Oh, 2018). VR can provide experiences for students to explore and travel to places where they may not normally go, thus bridging the participation gap common in traditional learning environments. Additionally, VR can add to learning 21st century skills for the modern and future working environments, such as content learning and practice (Kami\u0144ska et al., 2019), enhancing motor skills (hand and eye coordination), enhancing comprehension skills, increasing social skills (Kellems et al., 2020), gamification of learning, developing critical thinking skills, and igniting inquiry and interest (Hanson & Shelton, 2008). In addition to providing an enhanced learning experience, VR also has the ability to improve inclusive education for students who have learning disabilities. Some VR programs and games are designed with specific attention to include or amplify learning for special education to support their distinct learning needs (Cai, Y., & Cao, Q.,2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n