Using virtual reality for an immersive experience in the water cycle

摘要

The main purpose of this project is to demonstrate that virtual reality (VR) technology can have practical and useful applications in education. Although it is commonly viewed as solely an entertainment platform, VR can greatly facilitate instruction by immersing the user in an interactive environment. This idea led to the development of SplashSim, a mobile-based VR application that guides the user through the stages of the water cycle from the perspective of a water droplet. Through this approach, SplashSim enables the user to experience the water cycle in a unique and engaging way. With immersive VR environments such as SplashSim, users can more closely scrutinize the water cycle and other important mechanisms that are not readily observed in the classroom setting.