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Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) in Geography Lessons in Schools – A Case Study from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The ongoing urbanization and digitization of society bring new challenges and opportunities for urban development and planning.In this context, the concept of the "Smart City" has been gaining increasing significance for years.For geography education, this topic not only provides an opportunity to address current developments but also helps students gain a deeper understanding of the interactions between humans, space, and technology.The areas of Smart Mobility, Smart Retail, Smart Living, and Smart Environment offer practical examples that enable students to critically examine urban development processes and actively participate in shaping them.

Source: Abstracts of the ICA

DOI: 10.5194/ica-abs-10-70-2025

Authors: Dennis Edler, Marco Weißmann, Katrin Reichert, Julian Keil, Frank Dickmann

Institution: Ruhr University Bochum

Language: English

Topic: Geography Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4417279069