3D Interactions between Virtual Worlds and Real Life in an E-Learning Community. (9th May 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lucke, Ulrike; Zender, Raphael
• Other Names: Pierce Jeff Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Advances in human-computer interaction. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-05-09
• Subjects: Human-computer interaction -- Periodicals; Human-computer interaction; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 004.019
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/684202
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-5893

Abstract

Abstract : Virtual worlds became an appealing and fascinating component of today's internet. In particular, the number of educational providers that see a potential for E-Learning in such new platforms increases. Unfortunately, most of the environments and processes implemented up to now do not exceed a virtual modelling of real-world scenarios. In particular, this paper shows that Second Life can be more than just another learning platform. A flexible and bidirectional link between the reality and the virtual world enables synchronous and seamless interaction between users and devices across both worlds. The primary advantages of this interconnection are a spatial extension of face-to-face and online learning scenarios and a closer relationship between virtual learners and the real world.