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Learning and teaching in virtual worlds: Implications of virtual reality for education
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Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Volume 11, Number 2, ISSN 0814-673X Publisher: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education

Abstract

Though Virtual Reality is at a relatively rudimentary stage of development, many argue it is destined to influence both educational theory and practice. Active research into the educational implications of VR for education is underway and mainly focuses on the phenomena related to the immersion of individuals in a simulated environment. This paper surveys the research into VR and focuses on the implications of immersive virtual worlds for learning and teaching.

Citation

Moore, P. & Moore, P. (1995). Learning and teaching in virtual worlds: Implications of virtual reality for education. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 11(2),. Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from .

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