Nowadays, we live in an ever-evolving technological world. There is thus
a growing need to explore the use of modern technology in education in
general, and in higher education in particular. The present paper
investigates the use and effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) in higher
education from the perspective of Saudi faculty at the College of Languages
and Translation, King Khalid University (KKU). A mixed-method research
design was applied. A questionnaire and focus group interviews were used to
collect quantitative and qualitative data. Results indicated a limited use
of VR among faculty due to lack of facilities, insufficient support
(particularly for junior faculty), and lack of female technicians for the
female-only campus and cultural aspects (e.g. female privacy). It is
important to consider the need for high-speed internet and enhanced
facilities for both students and faculty alike.