Virtual reality learning environments: potentials and challenges

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Virtual reality learning environments: potentials and challenges

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ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics archive
Volume 25 , Issue 3 (July 1991) table of contents

Pages: 178 - 184

Year of Publication: 1991

ISSN:0097-8930

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Meredith Bricken

Human Interface Technology Lab (HITL) Washington Technology Center, University of Washington

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ACM New York, NY, USA

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ABSTRACT

This paper addresses the unique characteristics of emerging Virtual Reality (VR) technology and the potential of virtual worlds as learning environments. I describe several key attributes of VR environments and discuss them in relationship to educational theory and pedagogical practice. I then identify three challenges that must be met before VR can be integrated into educational settings: cost, usability, and fear of the technology.

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