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Virtual reality: an instructional medium for visual-spatial tasks

Authors :
Regian, J. Wesley
Shebilske, Wayne L.
Monk, John M.
Source :
Journal of Communication. Autumn, 1992, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p136, 14 p.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Virtual reality presents unique opportunities as an instructional medium for visuo-spatial tasks. Virtual reality has the advantage of having students experience the learning process. An experiment explored the possibilities virtual reality offers. Results indicate that efficient learning in spatial-procedural and spatial-navigational contexts occured in the virtual reality state. Such skills improved since the virtual reality context provided training.

Details

ISSN :
00219916
Volume :
42
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Communication
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.14168268