Design and Development of Virtual Reality: Analysis of Challenges Faced by Educators.

Please be sure to check out this paper, appears in Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2008 edition of Educational Technology & Society.

Design and Development of Virtual Reality: Analysis of Challenges Faced by Educators.

Kami Hanson
Department of Dental Hygiene, Weber State University, USA
khanson4@weber.edu

Brett E. Shelton
Department of Instructional Technology, Utah State University, USA
brett.shelton@usu.edu

Abstract
There exists an increasingly attractive lure of using virtual reality applications for teaching in all areas of education, but perhaps the largest detriment to its use is the intimidating nature of VR technology for non-technical instructors. What are the challenges to using VR technology for the design and development of VR-based instructional activities, and what are the recommended approaches?
This paper addresses the issues regarding identifying the appropriate techniques for integrating VR into traditional instructional design, and the considerations for development for non-technical educators. Recommendations are grounded within our own project involving virtual anesthesia. The discussion considers budgetary limitations, funding, and other factors.
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Source: The Journal of Educational Technology & Society