Exploring the Potential of Immersive Web Environments in Education: Teachers’ Perspectives and Experiences

This research investigates teachers’ perceptions of the effectiveness and feasibility of incorporating immersive web environments into their teaching practices. A total of 11 teachers from various subject areas participated, having recently attended a 30-h training course on using immersive web environments in the classroom. Following the training, these teachers implemented their created environments with their students. A survey instrument employing a 5-point Likert scale was designed to assess teachers’ perceptions of the perceived benefits, challenges, and overall impact of using immersive web environments in education. The findings reveal high levels of perceived enjoyment, motivation, cognitive benefits, learning, and satisfaction among students using immersive web environments. Strong positive correlations between most variables indicate a mutually reinforcing effect, with improvements in one aspect likely leading to enhancements in others. Despite the study's limitations, including a small sample size of teachers and potential selection bias, the results emphasize the potential of immersive web environments in fostering engaging and effective learning experiences for a larger number of students. This research can inform the development of professional development initiatives and the design of innovative educational technologies that promote effective student learning experiences.