Research on the impact mechanisms of immersive virtual reality technology in enhancing the effectiveness of higher folk dance education: Base on student perspective
摘要
Traditional higher education in folk dance faces challenges such as limited resources and uneven teaching effectiveness. The introduction of Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) technology offers potential solutions to these issues; however, there is a lack of research to substantiate its efficacy. Therefore, this study aims to explore the application effects of IVR technology in higher folk dance education. Through experimental design and questionnaire surveys, the study collected and analyzed the learning experiences and outcomes of 491 students in an IVR environment. Empirical results indicate that the three characteristics of immersive virtual reality technology—immersion, interactivity, and personalization—can directly enhance the educational effectiveness of higher folk dance education. Secondly, the immersion, interactivity, and personalization of immersive virtual reality technology can promote classroom perceived usefulness, ease of learning, and interestingness. Thirdly, classroom perceived usefulness, ease of learning, and interestingness can significantly enhance the educational effectiveness of higher folk dance education. Fourthly, classroom perceived usefulness, ease of learning, and interestingness each play a significant mediating role in the process where immersion, interactivity, and personalization of immersive virtual reality technology enhance the educational effectiveness of higher folk dance education. In terms of theoretical contributions, this study expands the research framework in the fields of educational technology and dance education, providing new perspectives and methodological foundations, and revealing the important role of IVR technology in education. Practically, this study offers valuable references for educators and technology developers, thus promoting the development of higher folk dance education. Through the findings and conclusions of this study, we demonstrate the immense potential of technology in educational innovation, providing new directions and references for higher folk dance education.