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\nExploring EFL teachers’ perceptions of using virtual reality in education  \nAli Sharaf Al Musawi 1*  \n 0000-0002-6893-3216  \nAsma Al Suhi 1,2  \n 0009-0004-5395-8092  \nZainab Al Mamari 1,2  \n 0009-0001-2204-4819  \n1 Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OMAN  \n2 Ministry of Education, Muscat, OMAN  \n* Corresponding author: [asmusawi@squ.edu.om](asmusawi@squ.edu.om)  \nCitation: Al Musawi, A. S., Al Suhi, A., & Al Mamari, Z. (2025) . Exploring EFL teachers’ perceptions of using virtual reality in  \neducation. Contemporary Educational Technology, 17(2), ep562. [https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/15835](https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/15835)  \nARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT  \n\n| Received: 7 Sep 2024\u003Cbr>Accepted: 6 Dec 2024\u003Cbr>INTRODUCTION | Virtual reality (VR) has fundamentally changed how students interact with their subjects and learn because it offers an immersive learning environment. This qualitative study aims at exploring Omani English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions of using VR. It employed semi-structured interviews with 20 schoolteachers working in Al-Dhahira Educational Governorate in Oman, 10 females and 10 males. The findings revealed positive perceptions towards VR integration into education. However, the study found key challenges hindering the implementation of VR in education, including time constraints, technological barriers, financial concerns, the need for professional training, content creation challenges, and the necessity for students to acclimate to VR technology. Further, it showed that the primary concerns related to VR focus on cultural considerations, hacking, privacy, data security, and potential addiction. It also illustrated teachers’ main recommendations of providing sufficient infrastructure, institutional support, and continuous research on such technology. This research fills a gap in literature regarding the effective integration of VR into the Omani educational system. By tackling the specific challenges related to this context, it provides valuable implications and recommendations for Omani policymakers and educators to introduce VR for students in public schools in Oman.\u003Cbr>Keywords: virtual reality, Oman, EFL schoolteachers, perceptions, technology integration |\n| --- | --- |\n\nWithin the realm of education, the focal point is the learning domain, with students at its core. Challenges arise for students in comprehending abstract concepts and ideas, stemming from the nature and relevance of abstract thinking; therefore, educational institutions worldwide have started incorporating cutting-edge technology tools designed to cater to the diverse needs of student populations. Further, the swift and varied progress in technology is restructuring education, exerting influence across different facets of the learning journey. As technology becomes intricately woven into every facet of daily existence, its significant effects are particularly evident in the realm of teaching and learning. The progression of information technology has given rise to inventive learning approaches, granting learners the versatility to engage with education without being confined to the traditional limitations of time and place (Al-Sinani & Al Taher, 2023) .  \nThis article was conducted as an assignment during Fall 2023 semester.  \nHence, there is an increasing focus on the rise of new technologies that are influencing various facets of human existence. These emerging technologies are being applied across diverse sectors, including education, finance, transportation, healthcare, and manufacturing. It is important to highlight that among the most noteworthy of these emerging technologies is VR (Alfarsi et al., 2020) .  \nVirtual reality (VR) often offers a more immersive experience by letting users interact with virtual objects within completely virtualized environments. 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