Immersive Insights: Unveiling the Impact of 360-Degree Videos on Student Teachers' Experiences During Classroom Observation

• In Event: Immersive Learning: Simulation and Virtual Reality in Education

Abstract

Immersive 360-degree classroom videos using virtual reality (VR) glasses are a promising technology for teacher education and research. Observing a classroom situation in immersive 360-degree videos might enhance a more realistic classroom observation experience compared to traditional videos. This study investigated N = 75 student teachers’ cognitive, affective and motivational experiences during classroom observation comparing immersive 360-degree and traditional classroom videos. Results indicate that in immersive 360-degree videos student teachers experience a higher involvement in the classroom situation, they are more motivated by the classroom video, and put more effort in the classroom observation. The differences remained significant controlling for background variables. Our findings suggest that 360-degree videos provide prospective teachers with realistic preparation for the complexities of classroom teaching.

Authors

• Tosca Daltoè, University of Tübingen

• Evelin Ruth-Herbein, Institute for Educational Analysis Baden-Württemberg

• Birgit Bruecker, University of Tübingen

• Ann-Kathrin Jaekel, University of Tübingen

• Ulrich Trautwein, University of Tübingen

• Benjamin Caspar Fauth, University of Tübingen

• Peter Gerjets, University of Tübingen

• Richard Goellner, Tuebingen University