Introduction

ABSTRACT

The same technology that makes interactive 3D games so entertaining in the physical action domain is just as effective in education, training, and other more serious applications.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.0 General

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.0 General
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.0 General
      I.3.7 Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism
      I.3.8 Applications

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.1 THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
  K.7 THE COMPUTING PROFESSION
      K.7.0 General