Enhancing Learning through Immersive Technologies: Insights and Challenges from Educators in Wales

Owen, Sion; Evans, Ross; Wolfe, Chris; Evans, Laura; Pugsley, Rhiannon

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Enhancing Learning through Immersive Technologies: Insights and Challenges from Educators in Wales

Sion Owen

, Ross Evans, Chris Wolfe, Laura Evans, Rhiannon Pugsley

Cylchgrawn Addysg Cymru / Wales Journal of Education

Swansea University Authors: Sion Owen , Ross Evans, Chris Wolfe, Rhiannon Pugsley

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This article examines the integration of immersive technology, specifically Virtual Reality (VR) in education, focusing on its potential to enhance student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. As VR technology becomes more accessible, educators are increasingly interested in its curricular...

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Published in:	Cylchgrawn Addysg Cymru / Wales Journal of Education
ISSN:	2059-3708 2059-3716
Published:	University of Wales Press/Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru 2025
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Enhancing Learning through Immersive Technologies: Insights and Challenges from Educators in Wales

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