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http://dx.doi.org/10.6109/jkiice.2022.26.4.541

Design and Development of an Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation for Environmental Education  

Park, Ju Hee (Department of Computer Engineering, Dankook University)
Boo, Jae Hui (Department of Computer Engineering, Dankook University)
Park, Kyoung Shin (Department of Computer Engineering, Dankook University)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering / v.26, no.4, 2022 , pp. 541-547 More about this Journal
Abstract
Realistic education using virtual reality compared to traditional learning can enhance students' understanding of knowledge through immersion and interaction. In previous studies, VR education is mainly focused on experiences, and it is difficult to find its applications for environmental education. Environmental issues are a global problem, and environmental education is essential for the future. In this research, we developed an immersive virtual reality-based environmental education simulation designed to help students recognize the importance of environmental education and participate in environmental-friendly actions. This simulation is based on the virtual ecosystem model, which maintains a casual relationship among environmental factors, spatio-temporal connection, and persistent state. Users intuitively recognize environmental problems and is motivated to solve the problem while experiencing the results of interaction related to environmental factors in virtual environment.
Keywords
Environmental Pollution; Environmental Education; Immersive Virtual Reality; Virtual Ecosystem Model;
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