The Kitchen Safety Learning Project (KSL Project) is supported by the Public Sector Trial Scheme of the Innovation and Technology Fund (Ref: ITT/019/22LP). It is a virtual reality simulator providing SEN students with an opportunity to become acquainted with their prospective work environment, which is hard to achieve in traditional classrooms. SEN students will have the chance to immerse themselves in the tasks and challenges they may encounter in the role. In the training, they will be immersed in a simulated kitchen setting where they can learn how to effectively manage an oil pan fire. Upon completion of the learning project, SEN students should get familiar with their working environment and gain confidence in their job performance. Currently, our primary focus is to ensure that the VR content is well-designed for training purposes. Our project also aims to demonstrate that VR-based learning is more effective in kitchen safety learning.

The KSL Project was developed by XRCC content creator (2.0.14) and can be operated on a CAVE-like system. The XRCC content creator, developed by HKU and Votanic, is a user-friendly content development platform designed for educators without coding backgrounds. The platform enables teachers to easily create and customize content to meet their specific needs. Moreover, at the Education University of Hong Kong, a CAVE-like system features 5 large LED walls (as shown in the demo video) and provides an immersive virtual experience for SEN students. Students can actively engage in the virtual world while walking inside the system.

Acknowledgment:
Innovation and Technology Commission
Institute of Special Needs and Inclusive Education, The Education University of Hong Kong
Church of Christ in China Kei Shun Special School
Hong Kong Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre
Library, The Education University of Hong Kong