Immersive Anatomy: Leveraging Virtual Reality for Enhanced Learning in Secondary Education

Traditional anatomy instruction in secondary schools often relies on static 2 D representations, hindering students' understanding of complex 3D structures. This limitation highlights the need for innovative educational tools that provide a more interactive and engaging learning experience. The...

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Main Authors: Chew, Chiou Sheng, Roslan, Muhammad Razieq, Zain, Nurul Hidayah Mat, Samah, Khyrina Airin Fariza Abu, Teo, Noor Hasimah Ibrahim, Aminuddin, Raihah
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Active learning
Anatomy
Educational technology
Focusing
Human anatomy
Immersive experience
Immersive learning
Research and development
Secondary education
Solid modeling
Technological innovation
Three-dimensional displays
Usability
Virtual reality
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Summary:Traditional anatomy instruction in secondary schools often relies on static 2 D representations, hindering students' understanding of complex 3D structures. This limitation highlights the need for innovative educational tools that provide a more interactive and engaging learning experience. Therefore, this study has developed a virtual reality (VR) application named AnatoVR to learn about human anatomy. The AnatoVR is expected to offer realistic, immersive simulations to enhance active learning and provide a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The AnatoVR has implemented an ADDIE Model, focusing on VR experience to support active learning. The usability of the application was evaluated among 30 secondary students at a Malaysian secondary school, focusing on the topics of the Human Respiratory and Stimuli-Response Systems. The evaluation scale is based on the System Usability Scale (SUS), which consists of ten statements that capture usability assessments of the AnatoVR. The study findings indicate that the AnatoVR received an above-average SUS score of 86.25, signifying its strong usability and ease of use. The results significantly improved students' comprehension and interest in the subject matter. These findings indicate that incorporating VR into the anatomy curriculum can enhance accessibility and engagement with complex topics, making learning more enjoyable. Future research will aim to include a more significant number of respondents and investigate additional anatomical systems to enhance the generalizability of these findings.
ISSN:2643-2447
DOI:10.1109/SCOReD64708.2024.10872664