Construction and implementation of virtual learning scenarios for terrain and landform based on HTC Vive

Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v7i1.3327

Manjin XU, Hanchu HU

College of Education, Zhejiang Normal University

Abstract

Traditional geography teaching faces challenges like complex content, limited field observation, and safety risks during outdoor activities. This study developed a VR-based terrain and landform learning system using HTC Vive and Unity 3D, enhancing teaching quality, deepening students' geographic understanding, and showing great potential for broader educational applications.

Keywords

HTC Vive; virtual reality; terrain and landform; spatial teaching

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