Teaching Methodology for Understanding Virtual Reality and Application Development in Engineering Major

This study proposed a virtual reality (VR) course that addresses the overall understanding and application of VR technology. After investigating previous studies, we found that two technologies must be applied to design a VR course that fits the latest trends. One is hardware technology dealing with...

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Published in:Sustainability 2023-02, Vol.15 (3), p.2725
Main Authors: Kim, Jihyung, Kim, Kyeong-sun, Ka, Jonghyeon, Kim, Wooksung
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil engineering
Computer applications
Design
Education
Educational research
Educational technology
Engineering education
Engineering schools
Learning
Mathematics education
Methods
Science education
Software
STEM education
Students
Sustainability
Teaching
Teaching methods
Technology
Technology education
Virtual reality
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Summary:This study proposed a virtual reality (VR) course that addresses the overall understanding and application of VR technology. After investigating previous studies, we found that two technologies must be applied to design a VR course that fits the latest trends. One is hardware technology dealing with the technical background, while the other is software utilization and development using the merits of VR technology. To accommodate these needs, we designed a VR course consisting of three steps: VR-related theory, TA-led content creation training, and team projects. Through this course, students will improve their ability to develop applications that apply to their research fields after studying the technical background and courses of VR. We conducted a semester-long study with nine students to verify the proposed method and then evaluated them through an in-depth interview and a questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale consisting of nine items. Considering this feedback, we have added several steps to improve the educational effect among students.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su15032725