Enhancing Primary School Teaching through Virtual Reality

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jcsr.v3i2.2777

Abstract: In this day and age, the usage of computers as well as Internet combined with mobile devices is an integral part of our routine especially for adolescents and younger children. Thus, it puts forward a multitude of challenges and advances for educational institutions. The purpose of this article is to explore the current use of virtual reality in order to support teaching and learning along with presenting a teaching proposal concerning the utilisation of CoSpace Edu software on the subject of Religious Affairs. References:

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