A Virtual Tour of a Hardly Accessible Archaeological Site: The Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality on User Experience, Learning and Attitude Change

Virtual reality (VR) enhances user experience and presence but may not always improve learning outcomes compared to traditional desktop interfaces. A study on the archaeological site of Choirokoitia demonstrated that while VR users reported higher levels of immersion and positive experiences, participants using a desktop version showed greater learning gains. No significant differences were observed in attitude changes toward Cypriot archaeology between the two groups. The research involved creating an interactive digital reconstruction of the site accessible via both VR and desktop systems, followed by a feasibility study comparing these technologies to guide future applications based on user objectives.

Kyrlitsias, C., Christofi, M., Michael-Grigoriou, D., Banakou, D., & Ioannou, A. (2020). A Virtual Tour of a Hardly Accessible Archaeological Site: The Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality on User Experience, Learning and Attitude Change. Frontiers in Computer Science, 2. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomp.2020.00023