Virtual Reality in Education and Training
Prof. Ms. Vaishali Datta Parihar
Dept. of Information Technology
Anuradha College of Engineering and
Technology, Chikhli, INDIA vaishaliparihar08@gmail.com
Karan Suresh Ambhore
Dept. of Information Technology
Anuradha College of Engineering and
Technology, Chikhli, INDIA karanambhore07@gmail.com
Irfankha Yasinkha Pathan
Dept. of Information Technology
Anuradha College of Engineering and
Technology, Chikhli, INDIA ip7958558@gmail.com
Jivan Kishor Tapkire
Dept. of Information Technology
Anuradha College of Engineering and
Technology, Chikhli, INDIA
jivantapkire@gmail.com
Govinda Suresh Pawar
Dept. of Information Technology
Anuradha College of Engineering and
Technology, Chikhli, INDIA govindapawar8999@gmail.com
Abstract—Virtual Reality (VR) technology has emerged as a transformative educational tool, offering immersive, interactive learning experiences across diverse domains including medical education, classroom instruction, emergency response training, industrial workforce development, and competitive sports. This comprehensive review examines the current state of VR applications in education and training by synthesizing findings from recent empirical studies and systematic reviews. The analysis explores pedagogical foundations supporting VR-based learning, evaluates effectiveness across various educational contexts, identifies implementation barriers, and discusses future research directions. Evidence indicates that VR significantly enhances learner engagement, improves knowledge retention, facilitates practical skill development, and provides safe environments for high-risk training scenarios. However, challenges including financial constraints, technical complexity, cybersickness, limited content availability, and equity concerns must be addressed for widespread adoption. This review provides educators, researchers, and policymakers with evidence-based insights to guide effective integration of VR technology into educational practice.
Keywords—virtual reality, immersive learning, educational technology, simulation-based training, medical education, instructional design, learning effectiveness
