Immersive Technologies (AR/VR) for Enhancing Learning in Multicultural Classrooms: Addressing the Needs of International Students
Immersive Technologies (AR/VR) for Enhancing Learning in Multicultural Classrooms: Addressing the Needs of International Students

Summary/Abstract: As a result of globalization, European universities now attract students from allover the world, enriching the campus community with their different backgroundsand perspectives. However, they frequently face challenges to involvement andwell-being due to language obstacles, cultural mismatch, and social isolation.The new trends of innovative tools, immersive technologies like AR and VR, havearisen to meet these problems head-on. Immersive technologies have the potentialto improve learning experiences, facilitate more culturally and linguistically inclusiveinstruction, and impact the motivation, engagement, and overall health ofinternational students. This theoretical study delves into these themes, giving thetheoretical aspect of this domain. The paper analyses current literature in a thematicmanner within the European context, specifically focusing on Italy, drawingon sociocultural theory, cognitive load theory, and self-determination theory.Additionally, it highlights important difficulties and solutions for using immersivetechnology in multicultural classrooms. The results show that when created withinclusivity in mind, AR/VR spaces have the ability to revolutionize universitiesby promoting psychological safety, intercultural competence, and deep learning.

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