Chemistry Laboratory in Virtual Reality for Immersive Learning Experiences

Abstract

Traditional chemistry classes are usually lacking, when it comes to a student's need to learn in-depth about the practical side of this subject.Due to the cost, shortage of necessary equipment, the lack of safety measures for certain chemical reactions, and the number of students, chemistry experiments are rarely done in schools and are often conducted by teachers.VR technology can be utilized to surpass the challenges faced by conventional ways of teaching chemistry, by providing immersive virtual environments where students can learn.VemClass an educational application where students can practice the theoretical notions accumulated during chemistry lessons, is presented in this paper to analyze whether VR technology has the potential to improve the learning process and to transform the ways in which students engage during classes, cultivating a deeper knowledge and increasing the level of enjoyment for this subject.