Virtual reality in engineering education: The future of creative learning

Abulrub, Abdul-Hadi G.; Attridge, Alex; Williams, Mark A.

doi:10.1109/educon.2011.5773223

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“…Preparing students for the purpose of adapting to futuristic technological discoveries and inventions entails their training to become acquainted with environments [2,25] and interactive training methodologies whose results are comparable to hands-on-training immediately upon their admission into their university. Inextricably, the potential of their bright future is predicated on the implementation of IT and engineering-related concepts [20,21].…”

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Immersive virtual reality to enforce teaching in engineering education

Halabi

2019

Multimed Tools Appl

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Prior studies on the use of digital prototyping and virtual reality (VR) in designing as well as evaluating new products have shown that VR reduces both development time and costs whilst augmenting student motivation and creativity. The current study demonstrates that VR and 3D prototyping in the context of project-based learning (PBL) promote effective communication, increase problem solving skills, and enhance learning outcomes. VR and digital prototyping have been extensively used in industries for the purpose of product design and usability evaluation. In the context of engineering education, many research studies have attempted to explore the effect of VR on teamwork, engagement, retention, and motivation. In this paper, VR is used in conjunction with PBL in self-directed approach to design and implement a product using 3D software whilst also using virtual reality immersive CAVE display to evaluate their design. The hypothesis is that the use of VR with a project-based-learning approach to facilitate the attainment of desirable goals in the engineering design project, improved achievement of course learning outcomes and promoted effective communication. According to the research findings, VR approach significantly affected the distribution of cumulative project grades. Students' project grades improved, particularly the implementation component. In addition, the course outcomes related to project design were better achieved in VR approach. The communication and problem-solving skills were improved in the VR approach as compared to traditional approach.

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Immersive virtual reality to enforce teaching in engineering education

Halabi

2019

Multimed Tools Appl

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“…Indeed, the literature contains various examples of VR applications to enhance communication, disseminate information, improve students' lack of experience in real case scenarios, amongst many others. Several authors assert favourable enhancements in the learning experience and knowledge transfer [1][2][3], stating that traditional methodologies may be supported by technological tools such as VR, providing more effective means to motivate students during teaching activities [4].Recent developments in the field of VR in education show promising results when this technology is applied to Engineering Education. In Civil Engineering Education, the established model of lecture-based classes can only allow knowledge to be transferred from lecturer to students, perpetuating a passive learning approach [5].…”

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Disseminating Civil Engineering through Virtual Reality: An Immersive Interface

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Abstract-The application of Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) interfaces has shown favourable results for Engineering Education. In fact, VR interfaces provide new practises for improving the transferability of knowledge and communication amongst users. The capacity of current game engines improved by the availability of 3D building models and their components greatly increases the feasibility of 3D scenarios.The present work includes a description of an immersive VR interface developed for prospective Civil Engineering students. An Immersive Virtual Environment (IVE) was developed to display construction elements in a highly visual environment, avoiding the steep learning curve of general modelling software tools. The interface is available online and can be tested using a Head Mounted Display and a VR ready computer. The interface has been developed to disseminate Civil Engineering amongst pre-university students, simultaneously providing new tools to harness students' interest for Information Technology applied to a specific field of study. Keywords-Virtual Reality interfaces, Civil Engineering, Engineering Training, Game Engines Objectives and ideaIn the last few years, the development of Virtual Reality (VR) interfaces has shown promising applications in the scope of Engineering Education. Indeed, the literature contains various examples of VR applications to enhance communication, disseminate information, improve students' lack of experience in real case scenarios, amongst many others. Several authors assert favourable enhancements in the learning experience and knowledge transfer [1][2][3], stating that traditional methodologies may be supported by technological tools such as VR, providing more effective means to motivate students during teaching activities [4].Recent developments in the field of VR in education show promising results when this technology is applied to Engineering Education. In Civil Engineering Education, the established model of lecture-based classes can only allow knowledge to be transferred from lecturer to students, perpetuating a passive learning approach [5]. In this iJOE

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“…Labs in engineering education are designed to improve the practical knowledge of the students and their ability to solve problems independently [16] Chee Y. [17] Believes that virtual reality can be used to achieve this goal, "providing a foundation for students' conceptual and higher-order learning".…”

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Application of Innovative Smart Technologies of Virtual Reality in Business Education as the Basis of Qualified Professional Preparation of Future Managers

Panchenko

Haleta

Chernenko

2020

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The article describes the possibilities of using one of the promising educational methods offered by modern informational technologiesvirtual reality, which is modeled with special computer equipment. The authors of the article substantiate the possibility of using virtual reality technologies in the educational process to improve the quality of professional preparation of future managers. In the era of information and communications technology one of the modern needs is to create a virtual learning environment. Virtual learning environment is created and developed for effective communication of all participants in the educational process. Information and communication technologies now make it possible to use electronic versions of printed books, textbooks and manuals, or a new type of (multimedia tools that use a computer, a multimedia projector and sensor board) for the educational environment. The definition of the essence and classification of types of innovations in education are given. The notion of "smartlearning" is defined and the prospects of its application are described. The experience in using the virtual reality technologies in the educational process is systematized and generalized. In addition, the views of various scholars on the essence and characteristics of the virtual educational environment are analyzed in the article. The application of methods of modeling and management of business processes at practical classes of students-managers is substantiated. The author's definition of the concept of manager's readiness for professional activity is offered. The pedagogical model of application of smart-technologies of virtual reality in the educational process is developed. The authors describe the main results of their pedagogical experiment on the possibilities of using smart-technologies of virtual reality in the educational process of professional preparation of students-managers. The results of the experiment are substantiated by statistical calculations, formulas, tables. It is proved that the usage of smart-technology of virtual reality helps to increase the level of quality of future managers' professional preparation and their readiness to professional work.

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Virtual reality in engineering education: The future of creative learning

Cited by 186 publications

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Immersive virtual reality to enforce teaching in engineering education

Immersive virtual reality to enforce teaching in engineering education

Disseminating Civil Engineering through Virtual Reality: An Immersive Interface

Application of Innovative Smart Technologies of Virtual Reality in Business Education as the Basis of Qualified Professional Preparation of Future Managers

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