Desarrollo de aplicaciones basadas en realidad virtual ejecutadas en contextos educativos : Desarrollo de una aplicación de realidad virtual semi-inmersiva basada en la exhibición de un modelo de mastodonte del Museo de Historia Natural Gustavo Orcés.

Abstract

The Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum has stood out as a reference space for scientific knowledge and environmental awareness. However, the need to implement new strategies was identified to achieve greater interaction and understanding by visitors, especially in relation to the importance of environmental conservation and understanding of natural history. The creation of a semi-immersive virtual reality mobile application represents a significant advance in this regard, as it allows visitors to interactively explore the mastodon bone sculpture and learn about its historical context, its role in the ecosystem and the challenges current issues facing the conservation of similar species. The choice of agile approaches such as iPlus and Scrum for the development of the application has allowed efficient adaptation to changes and effective management of resources, thus guaranteeing quality and end-user satisfaction. The results of the functionality and usability tests have been encouraging, demonstrating the effectiveness of the application in meeting the stated objectives. The conclusions and recommendations derived from this process offer valuable guidance for future improvements and for the implementation of additional science dissemination strategies in the museum. This degree work represents an important step towards the promotion of environmental awareness and scientific dissemination at the Gustavo Orcés V Natural History Museum. The combination of innovative technology, agile methodological approaches and a user-centered educational approach offers an exemplary model for the integration of science and culture in museum spaces.