Re: OCP

by LYDIA CHONG LI OI - Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 3:30 PM

Hi Dr and all my fellow friends,

(i) When I was in primary school, I learned about the solar system and I was very curious about
the different planets, stars, and other things in space. But I also had trouble understanding
how big they were, how far they were from each other, and how they moved.

(ii) The learning situation was a science class in a school room. The teacher used a book, a
poster, and a globe to teach us about orbits, gravity, and seasons. The learning was mostly
listening and reading, with not much chance to explore or try things out.

(iii) I think VR could have made the learning better by letting me see and touch a realistic
model of the solar system. I could have made it bigger or smaller, changed the angle and the
perspective, and sped up or slowed down time. I could have also gone to different planets and
seen their characteristics, weather, and moons. This would have helped me to imagine the size
and movement of the solar system, and to learn how different things affect each planet.

(iv) Some possible problems of using VR in this learning situation are: the price and
availability of VR equipment and programs, the technical skills and help needed to set up and
use them, the health and comfort of the users, and the match of the VR content with the course
and learning goals. These problems could be solved by: getting money and support from outside
sources, giving training and advice for teachers and students, making sure of cleanliness and
good posture, and working with VR makers and teachers to create and check the VR content.