Desarrollo de una aplicación de realidad virtual con integración al metaverso para el aprendizaje de programación orientada a objetos, dirigida a estudiantes sordos y oyentes: Versión 2.0Beta (MetaPOO Plus)

Abstract

The main objective of this undergraduate thesis is to develop a virtual reality application called 2.0Beta, which serves as a support tool for teaching object-oriented programming (OOP) to early-semester students in the Faculty of Engineering, including both deaf and hearing students. This new version is based on a previously developed software known as MetaPOO 1.0, which has undergone significant modifications and adjustments aimed at improving user experience and interface interaction. The updated 2.0Beta application features explanatory videos, interactive challenges, and instant feedback, all designed to help students better understand the basic concepts of OOP, as well as the fundamental pillars of this programming paradigm. Additionally, the application offers a metaverse mode, which allows users to connect via the internet and interact with each other in a shared virtual room. While this mode currently only supports basic connectivity, it remains open to future development projects that may enhance its collaborative capabilities and broaden its educational potential.