The Application of Virtual Environments and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Experimental Findings in Philosophy Teaching

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2509.00110v1
• Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:14:26 GMT
• Title: The Application of Virtual Environments and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Experimental Findings in Philosophy Teaching
• Authors: Adel Vehrer, Zsolt Palfalusi,
• Abstract summary: This study explores how virtual environments and artificial intelligence can enhance university students' learning experiences.<n>Walter's Cube technology and a trained AI mediator were integrated into the instruction of ten philosophical topics.<n>Results indicate that 80 percent of participants achieved good or excellent final exam grades.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This study explores how virtual environments and artificial intelligence can enhance university students' learning experiences, with particular attention to the digital preferences of Generation Z. An experiment was conducted at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Humanities, and Social Sciences at University of Gyor, where Walter's Cube technology and a trained AI mediator were integrated into the instruction of ten philosophical topics. The curriculum was aligned with the official syllabus and enriched with visual content, quotations, and explanatory texts related to iconic figures in philosophy. A total of 77 first-year undergraduate students from full-time humanities and social sciences programs participated in the study. Following their end-of-semester offline written examination, students voluntarily completed a paper-based, anonymous ten-question test and provided feedback on the method's effectiveness. No sensitive personal data were collected, and the research was conducted with formal approval from the Faculty Dean. Descriptive statistics and inferential tests were applied to evaluate the impact of the virtual environment and AI mediation on learning outcomes. Results indicate that 80 percent of participants achieved good or excellent final exam grades, and the majority rated the virtual material as highly effective. Qualitative feedback emphasized increased motivation and deeper engagement, attributed to the immersive 3D presentation and interactive AI support. This research contributes to the advancement of digital pedagogy and suggests new directions for applying virtual and AI-based methods in higher education, particularly in disciplines where abstract reasoning and conceptual understanding are central.

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