According to Forbes, a study found that students learned twice as much with an AI tutor than with traditional lectures.

Research shows Immersive VR experiences lead to increased perspective-taking and empathy due to its ability to immerse the user, encouraging a deeper sense of presence and embodiment. 

Virtual Reality has been found to change learners perceptions, attitudes, and empathy levels, all of which are critical for enhancing intercultural competence according to a peer-reviewed article published by PennState.

Although there are no long-term studies, ophthalmologists agree there's no reason to be concerned that VR headsets will damage eye development, health or function. “Age limitations for VR technology might make sense for content, but as far as we know this technology poses no threat to the eyes,” said Stephen Lipsky, MD, a pediatric ophthalmologist.

In a 2019 study considering if how kids used devices made a difference in physical or mental health or in school achievements, researchers found that Educational screen time was linked to doing better in school and had no adverse health effects.

Although there is evidence to suggest excessive screen time is harmful to youth, more than 80% of participating parents reported they believe screen time increases their children’s creativity and imagination according to a study published in BMC Public Health.

"Augmented and Virtual Reality in U.S. Education: A Review Analyzing the Impact, Effectiveness, and Future Prospects of AR/VR Tools in Enhancing Learning Experiences," published by the International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences. 

Due to the immersiveness and interactivity that virtual reality offers, it can lead to increased learning outcomes when compared to instructor led teaching.

The regularity of undergoing pedagogical training exerts the strongest influence on educators’ interest in learning about VR technology, underscoring the importance of consistent training opportunities.

A systematic literature review of personalization strategies utilized in Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) for educational objectives in the classroom.

"Virtual Reality (VR) and its Opportunities and Risks" by the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford University. 

"Past and Future Presence: Approaches for Implementing XR Technology in Humanities and Art Education" by Stanford University. 

"Misinformation in Virtual Reality," by Stanford University. 

96% of universities and 79% of colleges in the UK utilize Augmented or Virtual Reality in some capacity. The leading uses are in the subjects of health and medicine, engineering & technology.

Virtual Reality can improve students' practical skills, hand skills, theoretical knowledge, self-confidence, and learning environment in dental education. 

"Virtual Reality in Education: Benefits, Applications and Challenges," published by the

Wiley Online Library.  

"The greatest strength of VR is that it opens up opportunities for people to practice [tasks that are hard to practice due to limited resources or inherent risks and dangers] in a safe capacity while also being immersed enough for it to feel realistic and be transferable to the real world" National Library of Medicine 2022. 

Harvard Business Review: What Leaders Need to Know About Spatial Computing

Over 90% of students in an introductory physics course said VR helped them learn and understand 3-D vectors, visualize mathematical problems involving vectors, and understand the location and meaning of angles between vectors. They also said time dedicated to VR sessions were valuable for learning.

ASU Sees Biology Grades and Student Ratings Improve with Virtual Reality 

Meta, The Metaverse and Experiential Education by Marti Snyder, Ph.D.,

Nova Southeastern University

Is Teaching in the Metaverse That Far Off? Lessons Learned from a Higher Education Case - The Qualitative Report 2023

Students learning with a VR-based approach were more creative and had higher cognitive engagement than students learning with a pencil-and-paper or hands-on approach shows The Journal of Interactive Learning Environments.

Virtual Reality (VR) can cause students to become more interested in course material, leading to higher levels of engagement and better performance on long-term assessments of learning says the Educational Psychology Review.

A National Training Laboratory study found while lectures and reading produce only 5% to 10% learning retention rates, a virtual reality experience can result in 75% retention — second only to learning by teaching someone else says Edtech expert Elliott Masie, founder of the MASIE Center.

Students who learned using virtual reality were able to retain nearly 80% of what they learned when tested after one year, whereas students who learned using traditional methods retained only 20% a week after being tested says Miami Children’s Health System.

VR learners were 4X faster to train, 275% more confident in applying skills learned after training, and 3.75X more emotionally connected to content than traditional classroom learners says PwC.

The Cognitive Affective Model of Immersive Learning (CAMIL): a Theoretical Research-Based Model of Learning in Immersive Virtual Reality by Education Psychology Review. 

"VR can transform what people look like, how they behave, where they are, and how they see things. These transformations lead to significant psychological and behavioral effects, affecting how people build trust, engage with others and communicate nonverbally," according to the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford University. 

"Lessons for/in Virtual Classrooms: designing a model for classrooms inside Virtual Reality" by the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford University. 

Boeing's use of Augmented Reality for technicians has increased productivity by 40% says the Capgemini Research Institute.

"The Future of Extended Reality" by KPMG.

VR learners were 150% less distracted and 40% more confident in applying what they were taught compared to their counterparts in traditional classrooms says PwC.

Stanford University: Do Students Learn Better with Immersive Virtual Reality Videos than Conventional Videos? A Comparison of Media Effects with Middle School Girls.

VR can be used to promote empathy through perspective taking says the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford University.

The Impact of VR on Academic Performance: 27.4% increase in test scores and 32.4% increase in student retention 

"The virtual field trip: Investigating how to optimize virtual learning in Education" by the Britsh Journal of Educational Technology.

VR Instruction and the Impact on Student Learning

Study Shows VR Was More Effective Than Traditional Nursing Education

83% of VR-trained surgical residents could successfully perform a new procedure, whereas 0% of the traditionally trained residents could do the same, says the Imperial College of London.

Yale University School of Medicine's VR-trained surgeons were 29% faster and made 6x fewer errors than their counterparts taught with traditional methods, says the 

National Library of Medicine.