Immersive technology is an integration of virtual content with the physical environment in a way that allows the user to engage naturally with the blended reality. In an immersive experience, the user accepts virtual elements of their environment as part of the whole, potentially becoming less conscious that those elements are not part of physical reality.
Immersive technologies create distinct experiences by merging the physical world with a digital or simulated reality. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are two principal types of immersive technologies.
Immersive learning is the process of learning with the usage of a simulated or artificial environment.The environment enables the learners to completely get immersed in the learning and in a way that feels like experiencing an actual learning environment. This type of learning is becoming common with regards to online courses and learning. Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mix Reality (MR) & Extended Reality (ER) are the enabler to create an immersive learning environment, where theory can be used in real-life scenarios.
Immersive learning provides learners an environment which is highly interactive both virtually and physically. This helps in replicating possible scenarios and in teaching specific techniques or skills to the students.
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Nik Zulkarnaen Bin Khidzir
Associate Professor, Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
