A Virtual Reality-Enhanced Learning System for Local Education in Vietnam: Design and Evaluation
This study designs and implements a virtual reality (VR)-enhanced learning system accessible via web and mobile platforms. The system aims to support and improve the teaching and learning of the Local Education (LE) subject, specifically targeting Grade 10 students in Lamdong province, Vietnam.
LE is a new subject that has recently been added to the K-12 curriculum in Vietnam to provide the students with regional identity, cultural awareness, and understanding of local geography. However, the subject lacks interactive learning materials and sufficient teaching experience among teachers, leading to passive teaching methods. To address these issues, this study explores how advanced technologies can be leveraged to enrich teaching and learning experiences for LE.
We developed a technology-enhanced learning system comprising VR, web, and mobile components that feature 360-degree tours of local landmarks, cultural videos, interactive quizzes, and self-assessment tools. The system was evaluated based on surveys with more than 7,700 participants, involving teachers and Grade 10 students. Quantitative analysis was conducted to assess engagement and user perceptions.
This study presents one of the first large-scale implementations of educational technology for the LE subject in Vietnam, particularly in Lamdong province. First, we provide a platform for LE’s content presentation using VR technology and mobile/web applications. Next, various content related to the LE subject is presented in different ways to support and engage students in their studies. Lastly, the positive efficiency of the proposed platform is proven empirically when deploying to high schools in Lamdong province.
After using the proposed learning system, most students found that the new approach made studying the LE subject more interesting and relevant. Through the VR-based activities, the students better understood local culture, history, and geography. Moreover, the teachers reported improvements in instructional confidence, flexibility, and student participation. The teachers expressed willingness to continue using and extending the system to other grades and subjects.
The integration of the latest technologies, e.g., VR and web/mobile applications, into the LE subject can boost students’ learning motivation. To teach the subject efficiently, the teachers should be trained for digital content curation and interactive lesson design.
The researchers can investigate the impacts of the latest technologies on LE subject and learning outcomes. The effectiveness of the new learning system across different provinces in Vietnam should also be investigated.
LE subject is important in connecting the students with their cultural, historical, and geographic heritage. The proposed learning system contributes to preserving regional identity and providing a model for the digital transformation of public education in Vietnam.
The proposed learning system will be expanded to other subjects, such as History or Literature. Moreover, the system should be expanded and evaluated not only in Lamdong province, but also in other provinces in Vietnam.
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