Dr. Mabel Cheng and her students
As part of an innovative approach to education, students from APSS’ Service Learning subject were invited to explore the use of immersive technologies in the CAVE. This exploration session aimed to help service learning students practice delivering services to primary school students using cutting-edge technology.
Highlights of the Exploration Session
Engaging Primary School Students with Immersive Technologies
During the session, two batches of primary school students were invited to try a specially designed VR game. The immersive environment allowed the primary school students to engage in fun and educational activities that enhanced their learning experience. For the service learning students, this provided a unique opportunity to observe how younger learners interacted with technology and to evaluate the effectiveness of the VR-based learning tools.
Observing and Reflecting on User Behavior
The service learning students had a critical role during this session. Their task was to study the behavior of the primary school students as they interacted with the VR game. By analyzing how the young users engaged with the technology, service learning students were able to gain insights into the potential benefits and challenges of using immersive technologies for educational purposes.
This exploration session marks a significant step in integrating immersive technologies into service learning education at PolyU. By working directly with primary school students and evaluating the use of VR for educational services, PolyU’s service learning students gained practical experience that will prepare them for future community-based projects.
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