Title :
Integration of simulators in virtual 3D computer science classroom
Author :
Branovic, Irina ; Popovic, Ranko ; Jovanovic, Nenad ; Giorgi, Roberto ; Nikolic, Bosko ; Zivkovic, Miodrag
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Kosovska, Mitrovica, Serbia
Abstract :
In this paper we describe a virtual 3D lab created using Open Wonderland to enable simultaneous execution of different computer science simulator modules in a collaborative, immersive workspace. Simulators were divided into functional modules that can be reused and combined for different teaching topics based on statistics of their usage. We discuss some important issues in our platform setup, describe our learning environment and logging module we developed in order to track system usage. Preliminary usability testing confirms the efficiency of this approach.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer science education; educational courses; groupware; virtual reality; Open Wonderland; collaborative workspace; computer science simulator modules; immersive workspace; logging module; teaching topics; usability testing; virtual 3D computer science classroom; virtual 3D lab; Conferences; Cultural differences; Engineering education; 3D environments; computer science education; modular systems; simulation; virtual worlds;
Conference_Titel :
Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2014 IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/EDUCON.2014.7096837
