Abstract
This mixed methods study focuses on a remote educational intervention using Quest 2 headsets to facilitate a virtual reality book club studying the works of William Shakespeare. Students engaged with one another, a teacher, and a live actor in virtual reality using VRChat and Bigscreen for this online learning experience. Social presence and academic growth were evaluated. Data was collected using a pre-post assessment test, writing prompts, multiple-choice questions, and student interviews to measure knowledge of Shakespearean works. Three quantitative measures, student interviews, and writing prompts were used to assess social presence. Results suggested that students can learn about Shakespeare while also building social presence in virtual reality. The majority of students interviewed stated it was easier to make friends in virtual reality than in an in-person setting. This study can serve as a model for future research on the social and academic elements of innovative educational technology.
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