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From virtual to reality: evaluating student attitudes through VR dissection preparations: a use case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As animal dissection becomes less common in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, alternative methods like virtual reality (VR) are being explored. With the emphasis on training future healthcare professionals, it's crucial to understand how students perceive these methods. VR may help bridge the gap, but students' attitudes toward dissection and VR's role remain underexplored. We tested VR dissections followed by live dissections to better understand students' learning experiences in these environments.

Source: AJP Advances in Physiology Education

DOI: 10.1152/advan.00170.2024

Authors: Sarah Shine, Julia Warznie, Guoli Zhou, John Zubek

Institution: Michigan State University

Language: English

Topic: Anatomy and Medical Technology

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Michigan State University, Meta