Virtual Reality for Learning

Abstract

The scientific method and didactic research approach can merge well with Virtual Reality learning methodologies to enhance education attractiveness in a globalized world where knowledge transfer is exchanged and absorbed in a global Education industry that can convey knowledge and information at a long distance. Virtual Reality is part of a broader topic called digital transition, which has accelerated with the pandemic times. A wide range of advantages is enabling to conduct training at a distance facilitating the access and making it easier to explain the content using both audio and 3D images. Several laboratories of two universities have been used as case studies integrating virtual scenarios in a very appealing way, and several VR workshops have been conducted in groups up to 20 People. Companies interested in Virtual Reality have also participated leading to the creation of a virtual scenario in a factory.