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Download full textZacharis, Georgios K.; Mikropoulos, Tassos Anastasios; Kalyvioti, Katerina – Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2016
Studies showed that two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) educational content contributes to learning. Although there were many studies with 3D stereoscopic learning environments, only a few studies reported on the differences between real, 2D, and 3D scenes, as far as cognitive load and attentional demands were concerned. We used…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Females, Cognitive Processes
Kaufmann, Hannes – Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2009
Since ancient times mathematicians and geometricians have used visualisations to describe, discuss, study and teach mathematics. In mathematics education, visualisations are still used whenever possible to support teaching, to inspire students and feed their need to actually see abstract mathematical facts. In our times, virtual reality presents a…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Mathematics Education, Geometry, Visual Aids
Brown, Abbie; Sugar, William – Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2009
Second Life is a three-dimensional, multi-user virtual environment that has attracted particular attention for its instructional potential in professional development and higher education settings. This article describes Second Life in general and explores the benefits and challenges of using it for teaching and learning.
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Virtual Classrooms, Teaching Methods, Technology Uses in Education
Barfield, Woodrow – Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2009
The experience of "virtual reality" can consist of head-tracked and stereoscopic virtual worlds, spatialized sound, haptic feedback, and to a lesser extent olfactory cues. Although virtual reality systems have been proposed for numerous applications, the field of education is one particular application that seems well-suited for virtual…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Visual Aids, Educational Technology, Computer Simulation
Cheney, Amelia W.; Sanders, Robert L.; Matzen, Nita J.; Bronack, Stephen C.; Riedl, Richard E.; Tashner, John H. – Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2009
Participation in learning communities, and the construction of knowledge in communities of practice, are important considerations in the use of 3D immersive worlds. This article describes the creation of this type of learning environment in AETZone, an immersive virtual environment in use within graduate programs at Appalachian State University…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Communities of Practice, Educational Environment, Virtual Classrooms
Foreman, Nigel – Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2009
The benefits of using virtual environments (VEs) in psychology arise from the fact that movements in virtual space, and accompanying perceptual changes, are treated by the brain in much the same way as those in equivalent real space. The research benefits of using VEs, in areas of psychology such as spatial learning and cognition, include…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Simulated Environment, Computer Simulation
