Analytical study of Virtual reality in Moroccan higher education
Khadija Talbi, Imane Zergout, Ajana Souad, ZinebAithaddouchane · 2023
The Virtual reality (VR) experience immerses users in an interactive digital environment similar to the real world. In the context of education, virtual reality can represent an active learning tool which could improve learning outcomes for students by involving their visualization and their interactivity with virtual dynamic and complex systems. Nowadays this technology become widely employed in many higher education programs all over the world.This paper examines the use of VR in Moroccan higher education context. The study begins with stating the current situation of VR in education in general, and then in Moroccan higher education. The results of this state of the art are gathered with an empirical analysis of VR integration into some post-secondary institutions and schools’ pedagogy and curricula. These results helped then to conduct a SWOT analysis of virtual reality technologies in Moroccan higher education environment. A particular case study of mechanical engineering skills is highlighted.Findings show that Morocco has significant potential to effectively adopt this technology, contingent upon addressing the current inconveniences and constraints. Through the successful navigation of these challenges, the nation has the potential to leverage the advantages of virtual reality technology, thereby transforming its educational domain. This study highlights the importance of strategic planning and investment in order to effectively harness the benefits of virtual reality in increasing educational experiences and equipping students for future endeavors.