Science and Virtual Reality: The Present and Future of Education through Immersive 3D Worlds
1. Science and Virtual Reality
The Present and Future of Education through Immersive 3D Worlds
Presented by Joshua Gough
www.AtlantaScienceTavern.com
2. Outline
● Introduce virtual reality (VR) and Second Life
● Discuss organizations currently using VR for
science education
● Discuss educating students with this technology
● Discuss future implications of VR education
● Introduce resources (web and local) for learning
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3. Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) is a technology which allows a user to interact with
a computer-simulated environment, be it a real or imagined one. --
Wikipedia
U.S. Navy personnel using a VR parachute trainer