Virtual Reality in Engineering Education During COVID-19 and Beyond
Since COVID-19 first shut down schools and universities, students have been struggling to obtain the most out of their education. The current model of conducting lectures and labs through video conferences or pre-recorded meetings does not engage students like meeting in-person would. The research being proposed is distance learning modules that will give students a more engaging and interactive experience than simply watching a video. The goal is to allow students to feel like they are back in the classroom without having to leave the safety of their room. The primary focus will be in augmented or virtual reality solutions as well as the possibility of a design that will give students control over objects and equipment in actual labs again.