Revolutionizing classrooms: How immersive technology is transforming primary and secondary education

In recent years, a plethora of scholars have embarked on an array of research endeavors exploring the utilization of immersive technology in educational contexts. However, the predominant focus of the existing studies on universities highlighted a lack of systematic investigation concerning primary and secondary education, which warranted a clearer delineation of their characteristics and application scenarios.

We first elaborate on the connotation and typical characteristics of immersive technologies, analyze their potential applications in primary and secondary education scenarios in terms of space, resources, curriculum, models, and evaluation. We then point out the key issues in the application of immersive technologies in primary and secondary education from four aspects: the educational system, innovative technology, application orientation, and privacy ethics. Finally, from the perspective of multi-party collaboration among government departments, educational entities, industries, and enterprises, we propose application strategies such as top-level planning and design, core technology research, cultivation of typical cases, and regulatory governance.

This work promotes the deep integration of immersive technologies and primary and secondary education, shaping a new educational climate that aligns with the talents demands of the digital era. The work entitled “Application of Immersive Technologies in Primary and Secondary Education” was published on Frontiers of Digital Education (published on August. 29, 2024).