Advancing Education through VR: The Emerging Scope of Virtual Classrooms

Mohd Tanveer; Mohd Azat; Inayat Husain; Sakil Ahmad; Mohammad Aalam Khan

doi:10.55524/ijircst.2025.13.3.8

Abstract

Virtual classrooms have evolved quite quickly, particularly as a response to the challenges of global education and increased demand for flexible, remote learning platforms. This article discusses the existing state of virtual classrooms and looks into their future possibilities with the inclusion of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. It discusses how VR has the potential to transform online education by providing immersive, interactive, and engaging learning environments that mirror actual classrooms. By reviewing current platforms and pilot applications, the research looks into the advantages, drawbacks, and technical requirements of VR-based learning. The paper also addresses accessibility, cost, and infrastructure challenges, as well as projecting future trends in education technology. Overall, this research stresses that the integration of VR in virtual classrooms has transformative power for personalized learning, increased student engagement, and global educational equity.

Keywords

Online Learning, Distance Instruction, Virtual Class, Interactive Teaching, Online Collaborative Environment, E-Learning Environment, Virtual Education, Computer-Based Teaching, Instructional Technology, Synchronous Education

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M. Tanveer, M. Azat, I. Husain, S. Ahmad, M. A. Khan, "Advancing Education through VR: The Emerging Scope of Virtual Classrooms", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (ijircst), Vol-13, Issue-3, Page No-52-54, 2025. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijircst.2025.13.3.8

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Mohd Tanveer

B.Tech Scholar, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India

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