ENHANCING GEOMATICS ENGINEERING EDUCATION THROUGH VIRTUAL REALITY

Abstract

This paper investigates the application of the virtual reality (VR) technology in geomatics engineering education and its possibilities of changing the learning landscape in this discipline. Several challenges can be attributed to fields like Surveying, Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing which inclusive comes under Geomatics Engineering. This technology programming provides students with rich experiences through immersive and interactive features which allow learner to practice technical competencies and solve problems through field exposure. Today, it is entirely possible to develop new forms of courses by using the VR technology: adapting the course modules, organizing group learning, providing access to industry instruments and applications. In addition, the introduction of VR works well in improving delivery more specifically on accessibility constraint in the areas of geographic location, cost as well as disability. This paper explores the possibility of VR integration for geomatics engineering education, analyses trend and discusses direction for added improvement and research within the field.