Speaker
Dr
PHILIPPA PETTS
(Durham University)
Description
Extended Reality (XR) technologies including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) offer new opportunities for physics education and may be integrated into classrooms in the future. This study explores their potential through two XR tools designed for secondary students, expanding on prior AR-based physics simulations for undergraduates. Ten science teachers tested these tools and provided feedback via semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Key themes include engagement, feasibility, and curriculum alignment. While XR was seen as valuable, concerns arose about curriculum constraints, lesson time, and student monitoring. Student data collection is ongoing, with findings to be presented at the conference.
| Education level | Age 12-15 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Full curriculum |
| Research focus | Digital technologies (multimedia, simulations, AR, VR, remote, games) |
| Research method | Practitioner’s Inquiry / Action Research (Qualitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Research focus |
Authors
Dr
PHILIPPA PETTS
(Durham University)
Dr
Peter Swift
(Durham University)
Co-author
Ms
Sarah Appleby
(Durham University)
