New Desktop Virtual Reality Technology in Technical Education

Autor/inn/en	Ausburn, Lynna J.; Ausburn, Floyd B.
Titel	New Desktop Virtual Reality Technology in Technical Education
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Technology, 4 (2008) 4, S.48-61 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0973-0559
Schlagwörter	Computer Simulation; Educational Benefits; Technological Advancement; Technology Uses in Education; Technical Education; Instructional Design; Instructional Effectiveness; Evidence; Educational Technology; Universities; Cognitive Processes; Difficulty Level; Short Term Memory; Self Efficacy; Learning Theories; Statistical Analysis; Oklahoma + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Bildungsertrag; Technological development; Technologische Entwicklung; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Technikunterricht; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtserfolg; Evidenz; Unterrichtsmedien; University; Universität; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; Schwierigkeitsgrad; Kurzzeitgedächtnis; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Statistische Analyse
Abstract	Virtual reality (VR) that immerses users in a 3D environment through use of headwear, body suits, and data gloves has demonstrated effectiveness in technical and professional education. Immersive VR is highly engaging and appealing to technically skilled young Net Generation learners. However, technical difficulty and very high costs have kept immersive VR out of most education institutions and corporate training programs. Now, a new technology is making the learning benefits and competitive advantages of VR possible cost effectively. This new technology, called desktop virtual reality, has recently improved dramatically and can now put high-quality virtual environments on standard desktop and laptop computers. This paper introduces instructional uses of VR, reviews the characteristics and benefits of desktop VR, overviews the hardware and software required to develop and use desktop VR for learning and training, and reviews the theoretical foundations and experimental findings from a research program on this innovative technology currently in progress at Oklahoma State University in the United States. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01