Immersive technology, such as virtual
reality (VR) experiences,
has the ability to enhance forensic science chemistry education by
allowing students to view realistic crime scenes. With the help of
a WebVR software such as Uptale, we created a VR crime scene activity
that students can participate in remotely with the help of their mobile
device. Students were tasked to investigate a VR crime scene and collect
evidence for subsequent analysis. They would then complete an online
report, where they would report the evidence they had collected and
subsequently perform crime scene reconstruction to describe what they
think happened at the crime scene. Overall, 84% of students enjoyed
the activity and would recommend others to try the VR crime scene
experience.
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