Essays about: "virtual collaborative environments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words virtual collaborative environments.

1. 1. LEARNING AND COLLABORATION VIA DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ECOVILLAGES A Study on Learning in Ecovillage Communities of Practice and Affordances of Virtual Immersive Learning Environments

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Eralp Erol; [2024-03-19]
   Keywords : ecovillages; learning; affordances; communities of practice; situated learning; immersive technologies; remote collaboration;

   Abstract : Ecovillages are intentional residential communities aimed at improving human quality of life while protecting and regenerating the surrounding nature in order to create a more sustainable lifestyle based on cooperative culture and sharing (Dawson, 2006; GEN, n.d.b; Mychajluk, 2017). READ MORE

3. 2. GETTING READY TO LEARN IN VR

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Alice Zupančič; [2023-10-10]
   Keywords : VR; Virtual reality; collaborative VR; collaborative learning; immersive virtual environments; virtual learning environments; user onboarding; VR onboarding;

   Abstract : Purpose: VR’s unique affordances offer significant potential for education, but the steep learning curve hinders users from fully benefiting from the technology. Onboarding plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between novice users and the complexities of collaborative VR environments, contributing to the broader goal of making VR education more accessible and user-friendly. READ MORE

4. 3. Asymmetrical Collaboration in VR and the Impact of Embodiment during a Guided Procedural Learning Task

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Larissa Wagnerberger; [2023]
   Keywords : virtual reality; symmetrical and asymmetrical system; collaborative learning; procedural learning; embodiment; virtual reality; symmetriska och asymmetriska system; samarbetsinriktad inlärning; procedurellt lärande; förkroppsligande;

   Abstract : Virtual Reality (VR) is valuable for educational purposes, particularly procedural learning. However, single-user applications lack the benefits of teacher guidance. Symmetrical VR systems, where both teacher and student use VR, have limitations in supervision and accessing external materials. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring the Impact of Virtual Environments on the Creativity of Remote Designers During Brainstorming

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Ritty Thomas; [2023]
   Keywords : multi-user virtual reality; creativity; remote collaboration; idea generation; challenges; multi-användar-virtuell verklighet; kreativitet; fjärrsamarbete; idégenerering; utmaningar;

   Abstract : The growing adoption of virtual reality (VR) technologies has sparked interest in exploring their impact on creativity and remote collaboration within design processes. This study investigates the influence of different virtual environments on creative outputs and collaborative dynamics among designers. READ MORE

6. 5. Local collaboration in a Mixed Reality environment : Adding virtual heads to improve social presence

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Lucas Detto; [2023]
   Keywords : Mixed reality; Augmented reality; Social presence; Avatars; Uncanny valley; Video see-through; Blandad verklighet; Förstärkt verklighet; Social närvaro; Avatarer; Kusliga dalen; Video genomskinlig;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the use of virtual avatar heads to enhance local video see-through collaboration in a mixed reality environment. When users engage with each other using a head-mounted display, the device sits atop their head and obstructs their view, concealing their gaze and facial expressions while collaborating. READ MORE