Work in Progress: Grace Platform: Enhancing Pedagogy with Gamified AR and VR in Agriculture Education

Controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) is often referred to as a sustainable food supply solution and the future of food [1]. This approach is particularly important in the face of global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and the increasing scarcity of arable land. Consequently, there is a critical necessity to educate and cultivate the younger generation in CEA concepts. However, conventional teaching approaches might struggle to render complex concepts such as CEA. This ongoing study presents a framework incorporating Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies for educating high school students and aspiring entrepreneurs on CEA principles. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the framework through rigorous testing and improvement, gathering formal surveys and informal input from both high school students and educators in the local area. The expected results of this initiative are anticipated to aid in the promotion of a sustainable food production system.