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Garcia, Brittany; Chun, Soo; Kicklighter, Caleb; Mai, Bin; Palma, Marco; Seo, Jinsil Hwaryoung – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2021
Virtual reality recently expanded to collaborative and social networking environments where users interact with virtual characters (VCs) of various appearances and behaviors, often impacting the quality of experience. In this paper, we present preliminary survey results of perceptions about characteristics of VCs and a user study of a VR lecture…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Oriented Programs, Lecture Method, Student Experience
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Christoforou, Maria; Xerou, Eftychia; Papadima-Sophocleous, Salomi – Research-publishing.net, 2019
Immersion through Virtual Reality (VR) gives the subjective impression that the learner has a realistic experience (Dede, 2009). The pedagogical potential of VR provides the means of enabling constructivist places of contextualised learning. This paper aims to examine the potential the VR application "Mondly" may have to maximise…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Brooks, David W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Alternatives to traditional, large-class lecturing are discussed. They include using canned lectures, demonstrations and lecture experiments, computer simulations, problem-solving strategies, breaks during lectures, and movies. Moving out of large classrooms to laboratories and resource rooms (or giving an examination) is also suggested. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Simulation, Demonstrations (Educational)