Table 1 Learning affordances of VMR applications.

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Immersive VMR environments can assist on the development of enhanced spatial knowledge of the explored environment

2

Immersive VMR environments allows for simulated experiences which would be otherwise impractical or impossible to undertake in the real world^a

3

Immersive VMR environments can increase intrinsic motivation and engagement due to the potential to generate a personalised experience^a

4

Immersive VMR environments can facilitate learning of transferable skills and knowledge from a simulated task to real situations

5

Immersive VMR environments can be used to facilitate and/or supplement collaborative learning tasks, thereby enriching students’ learning experience^a