Why Teach Coding In VR?

Immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) provide new ways to visualize and explore computer science concepts. vCoder prioritizes CS education as spatial computing evolves. It’s imperative that CS education remains on the forefront of this innovative process, teaching the next generation with the same technology that will supplement their life similar to smartphones today.

Education systems continue to explore ways to make technical topics more accessible. VR can let students experience and interact with concepts through immersive, hands-on activities.

Research studies are showing promising results that VR can make education more effective and have benefits over traditional learning:

“Compared with traditional education, VR-based education is of obvious advantage in theoretical knowledge teaching as well as practical skills training. In theoretical knowledge teaching, it boasts the ability to make abstract problems concrete, and theoretical thinking well-supported. In practical skills training, it helps sharpen students’ operational skills, provides an immersive learning experience, and enhances students’ sense of involvement in class, making learning more fun, more secure, and more active,” the study states (Bluefocus, 2016).

People learn faster and better in VR (Daydreams Labs, 2017).Immersion in VR allows better focus (Krokos, 2018).VR-based teaching improves students’ test scores, improves knowledge retention and unlocks students’ potentials (Bluefocus, 2016).University of Maryland researchers found that people remember information better if it is presented to them in a virtual environment as opposed to more traditional platforms like a two-dimensional desktop computer or handheld tablet. (UMD, 2018).EEG readings show that students maintain concentration longer in a lesson presented within VR compared with a lesson outside of VR. (SagaUniversity, 2019).
Learning in VR contributes to faster understanding, greater retention, improved recall, better focus and overall superior learning outcomes! 

VR can enhance education, especially with abstract concepts like computer science.

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