Using Virtual Reality in the Learning of Geomatic Engineering Education

Area of Science:

• Engineering Education
• Geomatics
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Emerging technologies can significantly improve teaching and learning processes.
• Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive experiences for skill acquisition.
• Geomatics education requires practical, field-based learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a VR tool for geomatics education.
• To assess the impact of VR on student knowledge acquisition.
• To evaluate student perceptions of VR-enhanced learning.

Main Methods:

• Development of an immersive virtual environment for geomatics field tasks.
• Quasi-experimental study with 170 engineering students.
• Assessment of knowledge acquisition and learning experience perceptions.

Main Results:

• The VR tool facilitated first-person observation of geomatics methodologies.
• Students demonstrated enhanced knowledge acquisition through VR.
• Positive student perceptions regarding the VR learning experience were reported.

Conclusions:

• Virtual reality is a promising tool for geomatics education.
• VR can effectively enhance learning and competence acquisition in geomatics.
• Immersive VR environments support skill development in engineering disciplines.