Virtual Reality Media in Ecology-Based Deep Learning: An Educational Approach for Early Childhood

Yaswinda, Windi Elsa Putri

2025

Abstract

Early childhood is a golden age for children to explore information and experiences. Children need to understand ecological-based themes, but unfortunately not all children can interact directly with their natural environment. A medium is needed that can replace real objects or conditions. One alternative medium that can replace real objects with the help of technology is virtual reality (VR) media. Deep learning approaches can help children enhance their understanding and awareness of the importance of information or knowledge in an enjoyable way. VR media can be one option to support ecology-based science learning. This research is part of a development study using the ADDIE method, five phases: (1) analysis; (2) design; (3) development; (4) implementation; and (5) evaluation. However, this article only presents the results of the analysis phase. The research was conducted using a survey technique among teachers in Batam City. The research results indicate that 47% of teachers strongly agree that virtual reality media can help develop early childhood science. Additionally, 78% of teachers agree that this media does not pose a health risk to children. The recommendation from this research is that the development of virtual reality media is needed to assist teachers in developing early childhood science using a deep learning approach.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Yaswinda. and Putri W. (2025). Virtual Reality Media in Ecology-Based Deep Learning: An Educational Approach for Early Childhood. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE; ISBN 978-989-758-788-7, SciTePress, pages 203-208. DOI: 10.5220/0014071000004935

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icece25,
author={Yaswinda and Windi Elsa Putri},
title={Virtual Reality Media in Ecology-Based Deep Learning: An Educational Approach for Early Childhood},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE},
year={2025},
pages={203-208},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014071000004935},
isbn={978-989-758-788-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE
TI - Virtual Reality Media in Ecology-Based Deep Learning: An Educational Approach for Early Childhood
SN - 978-989-758-788-7
AU - Yaswinda.
AU - Putri W.
PY - 2025
SP - 203
EP - 208
DO - 10.5220/0014071000004935
PB - SciTePress