Title :
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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Distributed Computing Systems Workshops, 2004. Proceedings. 24th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2087-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICDCSW.2004.1284042
