Teachers’ prospective attitudes towards the adoption of extended reality technologies in the classroom: interests and concerns

Abstract Recent international empirical studies have demonstrated positive results when applying extended reality (XR) technologies such as augmented reality, virtual or mixed in teaching and learning. Thus, the preconditions challenges of use must be investigated from teachers’ perspectives prior to implementing these Saudi schools higher educational institutes. Therefore, this study examines feasibility XR tools platforms classroom by understanding opinions, especially regarding creating acquiring content. A qualitative is conducted using semi-structured interviews with ten educators Arabia. As a result, several themes are identified: (1) an level awareness among teachers, (2) XR-learning content-acquiring approach, (3) readiness for XR, (4) students’ (5) schools, including social aspects that often overlooked. These highlight interest immersive their concerns about possible classroom. Hence, provides greater insights exploration application future area. Moreover, it draws realistic picture policymakers administrators, aiding them achievable adoption strategy applications sector.