A Review of Virtual Reality Applications in an Educational Domain

Authors

  • Ghaliya Al Farsi AlBuraimi University College
  • Azmi bin Mohd. Yusof Universiti Tenaga Nasional, College of Graduate Studies, Malaysia
  • Awanis Romli University Malaysia Pahang
  • Ragad M Tawafak AlBuraimi University College
  • Sohail Iqbal Malik AlBuraimi University College
  • Jasiya Jabbar Alburaimi University College
  • Mohd Ezanee Bin Rsuli Universiti Tenaga Nasional, College of Graduate Studies, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v15i22.25003

Keywords:

Virtual Reality, Higher Education, Learning environment, student performance.

Abstract


The use of virtual reality (VR) applications has grown tremendously in recent years. This paper focuses on the review of existing virtual reality applications in higher educational institutions. The VR applications are still not widely used although it helps students in their learning process and enhances their performance. Moreover, some factors which lead to the limited use of virtual reality are lack of communication, delay in technology development, and weak acquisition of knowledge etc. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of virtual reality applications in educational institutions. The reviewed articles are taken from databases such as Science Direct, Ebscohost, and Scopus. Furthermore, the reviewed eighteen articles are published between 2016 and 2021. The study analyzed the reviewed articles based on different factors such as fields, purpose, targets, methods, citations, factors and limitations. The findings revealed that virtual reality applications can play an important role in the education domain. The reviewed articles highlighted the significant contribution of virtual reality applications in the education domain and their impact on the students' performance. Moreover, the study revealed the important factors used in VR environments such as ease of use, efficiency, interactive environments, effectiveness, and learning environments.

Author Biographies

Ghaliya Al Farsi, AlBuraimi University College

got her master’s degree in computer science at the University of Sohar, Oman in 2015, a Bachelor of computer science degree at Ajman University, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2004. She is a lecturer in the information technology department at Al Buraimi University College, Oman for more than twelve years. Most of her publications are Scopus-indexed and her research expertise is in knowledge management, Technology Adoption & Acceptance, virtual reality, face verification, and image processing.

Azmi bin Mohd. Yusof, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, College of Graduate Studies, Malaysia

is Assoc. Prof in Computing and Information college. Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia. His master’s degree in Computer Science, Western Michigan University, MI, USA, 1988. BSc in Computer Science, Wichita State University, KS, USA, 1986. Most of his publications are Scopus-indexed. His current research interests include virtual reality, imaging, and visualization.

Awanis Romli, University Malaysia Pahang

is currently a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Malaysia with more than 10 years’ experience as an academic lecturer at Faculty of Computer Systems & Software Engineering, UMP. I received my PHD in Engineering from Cardiff University, UK. I am able to work in a managerial role or as part of team and having the proven ability to successfully work to tight schedules and deadlines. I hold various responsibilities in the administrative and academician works. Currently, I am the Head of Computer Science Program, fellow of Centre for Academic Innovation & Competitiveness (CAIC), project leader for the research grants and expert panel for the database course. My research expertise are in knowledge management, integrated system, decision making, e-learning and sustainable engineering. I have published more than 10 publications in international journals and 20 publications in international conference proceedings. Moreover, I have shown an excellent achievement in research competition by wining gold medals in research exhibitions locally and internationally.

Ragad M Tawafak, AlBuraimi University College

received the bachelor’s degree with a focus on expert system of bacteria classification project and the M.Sc. degree (Hons.) in computer science from AlMousel University, Iraq, with a focus on hybrid neural network and genetic algorithms. She is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in computer science with the University Malaysia Pahang. She was with the Software Engineering Department, AlMustansryia University, Iraq, for four years. She was with the Oman College of Management and Technology for two years. She has been a Lecturer with the Information Technology Department, Buraimi University College, Oman, for over 12 years. Most of her publications were indexed under Scopus. Her current research interests include e-learning, Blended learning, Image Processing, technology adoption and acceptance, and academic performance.

Sohail Iqbal Malik, AlBuraimi University College

Sohail's research interest includes Algorithmic Thinking, Computer Education, Technology in Education, Problem Solving Skills and Mobile Learning.

Jasiya Jabbar, Alburaimi University College

She is working in AlBuraimi University College. She published several papers between Scopus journals and peer-reviewed conferences. The area of interest includes e-learning, mobile applications and artificial intelligence.

Mohd Ezanee Bin Rsuli, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, College of Graduate Studies, Malaysia

 is Assoc. Prof in Computing and Information college. Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia. Most of his publications are Scopus-indexed. His current research interests include virtual reality, imaging, and visualization.
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Published

2021-11-19

How to Cite

Al Farsi, G., Yusof, A. bin M., Romli, A., Tawafak, R. M., Malik, S. I., Jabbar, J., & Rsuli, M. E. B. (2021). A Review of Virtual Reality Applications in an Educational Domain. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 15(22), pp. 99–110. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v15i22.25003

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Vol. 15 No. 22 (2021)

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