Construction of Immersive Experiences: Development of Virtual Reality Technology to Facilitate Physical Geography Learning

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https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v18i19.40859

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Virtual Reality Technology, physical geography learning, geo-visualization, immersive experience

Abstract


The rapid development of technology encourages using the latest learning media, virtual reality technology. Virtual reality technology can facilitate the study of physical geography by exploring virtual environments and being an innovation in conventional teacher-oriented learning, classrooms, printed books, and lecture methods. The research objective was to produce Geosite Interactive Virtual Technology (GeoVirtex) using the ASSURE development model and to test the practicality and effectiveness of the product in the learning process. The study results are GeoVirtex media which have been declared valid and suitable for use based on expert validators. GeoVirtex can provide immersive experiences based on constructivist ideas by providing active and independent learning to positively impact understanding and learning outcomes. Based on product trials on 85 students, the media is classified as very practical (90.87%), and the effectiveness of the media is moderate (0.38).

Author Biographies

Diky Al Khalidy, Universitas Negeri Malang

Diky Al Khalidy is a student in the Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Social Sciences, State University of Malang. Research experience and community service focus on applying technology in Geography Lessons to improve the quality of student outcomes and the capabilities of Geography teachers. He is also a member of the Indonesian Geography Student Association (email: diky.al.1907216@students.um.ac.id)

Budi Handoyo, Universitas Negeri Malang

Budi Handoyo is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, State University of Malang. He is located on Jl. Danau Tondano Barat A2A-29, Sawojajar, Malang 65138. Has expertise in Geography Education with a focus on Curriculum Studies and Geography Teaching Materials for High School level in Indonesia (email: budi.handoyo.fis@um.ac.id)

Ha Van Thang , Ho Chi Minh City University of Education

Ha Van Thang is a Lecture in the Geography Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam. He is expert in Geography, Geography education, teaching methods, and education. (email: thanghv@hcmue.edu.vn)

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2023-10-04

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Putra, A. K., Al Khalidy, D. ., Handoyo, B., & Van Thang , H. . (2023). Construction of Immersive Experiences: Development of Virtual Reality Technology to Facilitate Physical Geography Learning. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 18(19), pp. 47–60. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v18i19.40859

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Vol. 18 No. 19 (2023)

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