Using VR technology to support e-learning: the 3D virtual radiopharmacy laboratory

Author

Alexiou, A. ; Bouras, C. ; Giannaka, E. ; Kapoulas, V. ; Nani, M. ; Tsiatsos, Th.

Author_Institution

Res. Acad. Comput. Technol. Inst., Greece

fYear

2004

fDate

23-24 March 2004

Firstpage

268

Lastpage

273

Abstract

We present a virtual laboratory, which is designed and implemented in the framework of the VirRAD European project. This laboratory represents a 3D simulation of a radio-pharmacy laboratory, where learners, represented by 3D avatars, can experiment on radio-pharmacy equipment by carrying out specific learning scenarios. We describe the functionality provided by this laboratory, the motivation factors which led to its formation, the technological decisions that were made for the optimization of the system as well as the envisioned steps to be carried out.

Keywords

decision making; digital simulation; distance learning; human factors; laboratories; multimedia systems; solid modelling; virtual reality; 3D simulation; 3D virtual radiopharmacy laboratory; VR technology; VirRAD European project; e-learning; motivation factor; radio-pharmacy equipment; technological decision; Avatars; Collaboration; Collaborative work; Computer aided instruction; Educational technology; Electronic learning; Internet; Laboratories; Virtual environment; Virtual reality;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Distributed Computing Systems Workshops, 2004. Proceedings. 24th International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7695-2087-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICDCSW.2004.1284042

Filename

1284042