Google Cardboard for a K12 Social Studies Module

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging possibility for delivering educational content and experiences to students. To make VR a viable solution, this research study examined Google Cardboard as a low-cost 3D viewer in conjunction with a provided smartphone. The purpose of the instructional design project was to develop a module within a learning management system (LMS) and to gather affective domain research data on student perceptions of those who utilized a Google Cardboard device to view content for a high school social studies class at a Hawai‘i Public Charter School. This study included an even mix of male and female grade 9 students.