Teachers identified cost, bulky headsets, Wi-Fi connectivity, and technical issues as key challenges to integrating VR into ML2 teaching¶

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q2 i? 11 teachers reported VR needs further development, citing lack of consistent Wi-Fi and voice-recognition audio issues, and six educators said VR could create challenges during lessons requiring balance with traditional techniques. → Jacqueline Żammit 2024

Evidence¶

Jacqueline Żammit 2024¶

Jacqueline Żammit. (2024). Could virtual reality be the next approach for international students learning Maltese? Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-024-10375-9

q2 · i? · qualitative · r2

Focus-group findings (Further development theme, 11 codes). Teachers cited Wi-Fi constraints, bulky headsets, cost, and voice-recognition audio issues; Teacher 6 said technology is not yet advanced enough for smooth speaking simulations.

"For instance, 11 teachers reported that VR needs further development, with issues such as the lack of a consistent Wi-Fi connection to download substantial resources onto students' devices at the same time being a potential technical challenge in many schools."

Discussion¶

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