THE IMPACT OF VR TECHNOLOGY ON THE ACTIVATION OF STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE INTEREST

Bolozin Andrey A.  –  senior lecturer at the Department of Pedagogical Education, Astrakhan Tatishchev State University, Astrakhan, Russia , andrew-bolozin@mail.ru

Shpachenko Daniil P.  –  master student, Astrakhan Tatishchev State University, Astrakhan, Russia, shpachenko555@mail.ru

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This article is devoted to the impact of virtual reality (VR) technology on activating cognitive interest among learners. Special emphasis is laid on analyzing the concept of cognitive interest which is linked to motivation and desire for studying new material, and examining the potential of VR technologies in enhancing the effectiveness of the educational process. One of the key aspects is the consideration of interactivity and visualization, which present important characteristics of virtual reality. The authors emphasize the benefits of using VR technologies to enhance students' motivation. They note that the use of VR can make learning more engaging and effective by providing realistic simulations and immersion into various contexts. Examples of successful applications of VR technologies include creating virtual laboratories where students can perform experiments without risk to themselves or others, as well as using VR to explore complex concepts and phenomena in different fields of knowledge. The conclusion of the article highlights the importance of VR technologies in contemporary education and their role in a more conscious approach to learning.

Key words: cognitive interest; virtual reality (VR); VR technology; motivation to learn; information technology; education; learning effectiveness

For citation: Bolozin A. A., Shpachenko D. P. THE IMPACT OF VR TECHNOLOGY ON THE ACTIVATION OF STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE INTEREST. Pedagogicheskie issledovaniya = Pedagogical Research. 2024;(4):120–137. (In Russ.).

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