Virtual lab: A potent learning tool in imparting science education

Abstract

Work experience is extremely important in education, but many institutions, including the state finances, lack the resources to build scientific labs. Virtual Reality (VR) offers an inexpensive alternative by simulating a real laboratory environment. With the rapid advances in ICT, technology integration has grown into science education and improved understanding of complex concepts across fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology. The VR-based virtual laboratory provides learners with an immersive, interactive experience that develops experimental skills and enriches the educational learning process through simulation-based learning. This paper explores the fundamentals and advantages of educational virtual labs in the current context.