Abstract
A virtual system for teaching - learning is presented using a haptic device, to improve the skills in children in initial education. Two interactive games were created using Unity 3D software. The first allows identifying the primary colors and notions of space. The second identifies the geometric figures as circle, triangle, square and rectangle. Both games has visual, auditory and strength feedback, which allows performing the tasks correctly. The outcomes allow evaluating the children learning process in initial education in a qualitative way by a educator.
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We acknowledge to “Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE” by financing fund the research project 2016-PIC-0017.
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Pilatásig, M. et al. (2018). Teaching-Learning System Using Virtual Reality and Haptic Device to Improve Skills in Children of Initial Education. In: Rocha, Á., Guarda, T. (eds) Developments and Advances in Defense and Security. MICRADS 2018. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 94. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78605-6_26
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