The Effects of Spherical Video-Based Virtual Reality and Conventional Video on Students’ Descriptive Writing Achievement and Motivation: A Comparative Study

This study compares the effects of Spherical Video-Based Virtual Reality (SVVR) and Conventional Video (CV) on students’ writing achievement motivation. A quasi-experimental method was used in a primary school’s Chinese Descriptive Article Writing courses. Twenty-eight fourth-grade students were randomly divided into two groups. In SVVR group, observed scenes using devices. CV watched through conventional video. SPSS software for statistical analysis data. The results show that: (1) there is no significant difference ( U = 714, p .061) overall between However, group performed significantly better Organization 693, .029) Content 609, .003) than those group. (2) Overall motivation improved both improvement expectations higher that t −2.119, .044). Therefore, we suggest schools: design integration learning to solve problem gap immersive situational experience completing their goals. use interactive features technology create virtual improve observation description abilities. (3) add activity clues guide purposefully plan transform interest ability. (4) further optimize devices usability during learning.