Connecting Youth to Nature Through Virtual Reality Environmental Education

• In Event: Poster Presentations

Session Submission Type: Poster Presentation

Summary

Utilizing virtual reality technology, an immersive experience was developed that allows students to travel the Grand Calumet River exploring degraded areas and sites that have undergone environmental remediation and habitat restoration. This presentation highlights the development and delivery of this experience along with its complementary curriculum to better engage youth.

Sub Unit

• Connecting with Nature

Presenters

• Ashley J. Belle, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

• Megan Gunn, Purdue University