A virtual reality application for distance learning of Taiwan stream erosion in geosciences

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a distance learning program based on virtual reality (VR). The stream erosion (SE) in Taiwan is chosen as a case study of interactive VR distance learning (DL). This study integrates various sources to develop an interactive VR distance learning program. Taiwan is one of the areas with a high stream erosion rate. This high erosion rate has attracted worldwide attention and is regarded as a good example for geosciences education. This research is aimed to help motivate learners with practical information that is perceptually easy to process. Also, in the VR distance learning environment unlike the traditional classroom, each student can learn individually with the computer according to his/her own time, location, and pace.