Essays about: "virtual"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 2498 essays containing the word virtual.

1. 26. FACEBOOK IS NOW META. Meta's corporate sociotechnical imaginary and the discursive construction of the Metaverse as the social platform of the future

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Marc Castell; [2023-11-22]
   Keywords : corporate sociotechnical imaginary; corporate communication; future narratives; Metaverse; platform capitalism; strategic narratives; Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse;

   Abstract : The interpretive discourse-analytic framework of the Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse is used to analyze how Meta's senior executives discursively frame the use of augmented reality and virtual reality in order to position the Metaverse as the next social platform during Connect 2021. The findings suggest five interpretive schemas that characterize the Metaverse as a social platform of the future: (a) the Metaverse as the next version of the Internet; (b) the Metaverse as a facilitator of presence and a connector of people; (c) the Metaverse as a marketplace in the Metaverse economy; (d) the Metaverse as a ubiquitous place in our daily lives; and (e) the Metaverse as a space designed in a responsible manner. READ MORE

3. 27. Creation of a Virtual Reality Experience for the Virtual Conservation of The Flamman Theater Using Unreal Engine 4

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Fausto Zamora Arias; [2023-10-25]
   Keywords : virtual reality; Oculus Quest 2; preserving cultural heritage; Unreal Engine 4; game design and development;

   Abstract : The Flamman Theater identity was successfully digitally preserved for the cultural heritage of Gothenburg by creating a video game, while tested with pandemic restrictions. On the technical side, this project combines virtual reality, artificial intelligence and game mechanics to create an immersive atmosphere, inviting people to watch movies inside as the original theater was intended. READ MORE

4. 28. WORKPLACE LEARNING DURING COVIDPANDEMIC: EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES & POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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

   Author : Elske Ruge; [2023-10-23]
   Keywords : Workplace learning; remote work; learning practices; case study;

   Abstract : Background & Purpose: The learning context of a public transport company that shifted to remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic has been research3ed. The aim was to explore employees' experiences and their needs concerning organizational settings for workplace learning. READ MORE

5. 29. 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

6. 30. Prototyping and Evaluation of a Lightweight Simulator Concept Combining Physical and Digital Assets

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Nicke Carlsson; Carl Månsson; [2023-09-27]
   Keywords : Virtual reality; extended reality; mixed reality; tactical training; simulation; combat; medical; treatment; tccc; unreal engine;

   Abstract : Serious injuries often occur in high-risk environments such as warfare, urban combat, and traffic accidents. The medical proficiency of soldiers and first responders in these situations is paramount. READ MORE