Integrating virtual reality experiences with preservice and inservice science teachers

Abstract VR environments offer opportunities for novel science learning experiences. This article discusses how we integrated virtual reality experiences with preservice and inservice science teachers. We explore the affordances of VR for enhancing science education and its potential applications in secondary level classrooms. Specifically, we describe the use of both desktop VR (dVR) and headset VR (hVR) in our courses designed for secondary preservice and inservice science educators. We present two VR experiences implemented in these courses and outline the key discussions with our teachers regarding the opportunities and challenges of integrating VR into secondary science education.