Immersive virtual classroom as an education tool for color barrier-free presentations: a pilot study

Background: This study aimed to propose an experiential approach for understanding color vision variation using virtual reality technology. Methods: : The study design was adapted from the phase 1 clinical trial for medical apps. A virtual classroom was developed in a three-dimensional space, and ten healthy university students were tested to understand color vision variations. Results: : No participant interrupted the experience due to VR sickness. Most participants noted that the virtual classroom was an excellent educational tool, which could help teachers understand the problems associated with [visual analog scale (VAS): mean ± standard deviation (SD), 9.6 ± 0.6] and obtain a better understanding of (VAS: mean ± SD, 9.0 ± 1.0) color vision deficiencies. Conclusions: : A pilot study was conducted on the impact of immersive virtual classroom experiences as an educational tool for color barrier-free presentations. This approach may help the participants to respond appropriately to children who suffer from this disorder. It is necessary to evaluate the impact of this approach on new teachers.