Shakespeare and Social Presence: The Power of Virtual Reality in Remote Education

• In Event: Shakespeare and Social Presence: The Power of Virtual Reality in Remote Education

Short Description

This research on using virtual reality in remote education examined students’ social presence and knowledge of Shakespearean works after participating in an eight-week virtual reality intervention. Although separated by vast distances, students used virtual reality headsets to learn about Shakespeare while traveling to various virtual worlds. This research provides evidence that powerful social connections can be developed through remote educational experiences using virtual reality.

Authors

• Contributor: John Ott, University of South Carolina

• Contributor: Tammi D. Kolski, University of South Carolina