The Role of Virtual Reality in Education

Abenaitwe Jackline

Department of Business Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Virtual Reality (VR) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in the field of education, offering immersive, interactive, and multisensory learning environments that enhance student engagement, motivation, and comprehension. From historical precedents to cutting-edge head-mounted displays, VR is reshaping the educational landscape by enabling simulations of complex phenomena, virtual field trips, and hands-on training across disciplines. This paper examines the historical evolution of VR, its current applications in educational contexts, benefits to learners, technological and pedagogical challenges, as well as ethical considerations and user feedback. Through case studies and future trend analyses, it reveals how VR can be strategically integrated into modern curricula to create inclusive, experiential, and student-centered learning ecosystems. While challenges related to cost, accessibility, and content development remain, VR holds substantial promise for revolutionizing educational practice and theory in the digital age.

Keywords: Virtual Reality, Education Technology, Immersive Learning, Experiential Learning, Educational Simulation, VR Tools, EdTech, Student Engagement.

CITE AS: Abenaitwe Jackline (2025). The Role of Virtual Reality in Education. IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 11(3):92-97. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSRJAH/2025/1139297