Bridging Gaps in High School Physics Education: Revolutionizing through Virtual Reality Experimental Learning

In response to interruption in students' learning caused by unforeseen circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that we bridge the gaps inherent in traditional classroom learning methods. This paper aims at revolutionizing high school physics education through the design of a virtual reality (VR) experimental learning system. The initiative not only imparts physics knowledge but also incorporates virtual experiments directly tied to the curriculum tailored for high school-level students. A survey study has been conducted to validate the application usability and collected insightful feedback that can be incorporated to enhance its efficacy. The results of 74.38 SUS scores showcase high satisfaction among the participants. The prototyping of this transformative application successfully offers a user-friendly alternative to traditional teaching methods to create an immersive and engaging experience for high school physics education.