Comparing hand-based and controller-based interactions in virtual reality learning: effects on presence and interaction performance.

ABSTRACT: Virtual reality (VR) holds significant promise for enhancing science education by providing immersive and interactive learning experiences. However, the optimal interaction modality within educational VR environments remains an open question. This study investigates the impact of hand-based vs. controller-based interaction on sixth-grade students' sense of presence and interaction performance in a VR science laboratory simulation. Fifty-four sixth-grade students were randomly assigned to either a hand-based interaction group or a controller-based interaction group. Participants completed three interactive science experiments (solar system, electrical circuits, and force/energy) within a virtual laboratory environment designed to mimic their school's physical lab. Presence was assess

SUBMITTER: Saran M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12453734 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature