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Publication Date: 2009
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Reasons to Use Virtual Reality in Education and Training Courses and a Model to Determine When to Use Virtual Reality
Pantelidis, Veronica S.
Themes in Science and Technology Education, v2 n1-2 p59-70 2009
Many studies have been conducted on the use of virtual reality in education and training. This article lists examples of such research. Reasons to use virtual reality are discussed. Advantages and disadvantages of using virtual reality are presented, as well as suggestions on when to use and when not to use virtual reality. A model that can be used to determine when to use virtual reality in an education or training course is presented.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Simulated Environment, Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Training, Models
Themes in Science and Technology Education. The Educational Approaches to Virtual Reality Technologies Laboratory, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GR 45110, Greece. Tel: +30-2651005697; Fax: +30-2651005854; Web site: http://earthlab.uoi.gr/theste
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