Monday, January 21, 2008

Day 5- Virtual Learning

How can using virtual reality help one solve problems? What do you think about virtual learning environment? What are the advantages and disadvantages to working in a virtual classroom?

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Virtual reality can help peoples learning environments because they can do it any where. If they are hanicap then they can do it from there home and still have a productive role in todays society. Virtual reality can also do things cheaper. It can show demonstrations for the cost of time rather than the cost of materials.

Slyd said...

VR can help because it give people a whole new experience that could not be achieved in reality. There is almost no limit in what you can do in a virtual environment and the same environment can be accessed from anywhere making it flexible for people to travel to. A disadvantage is that virtual classrooms are vulnerable to things such as hackers and viruses that would be dangerous to someone's work.

Unknown said...

Virtual learning is a new, and exciting way to learn because you can do it anywhere. It also enables busy people to still learn at their own pace and when it is convenient. This disadvantage that I can see is that if you have questions, you wouldn't get an immediate response I would imagine. The idea is certainly new to me, but I really like the idea.

Amber said...

Working in a virtual reality will help you to think outside the box, and improve critical thinking skills. Honestly I am a little uncomfortable with the virtual environment because I do not really understand what I am doing. I am not really a computer person so I am just trying to learn as I go. For me the disadvantegs are that I really do not know what I am doing so I would rather be in a real classroom. However, if I was more knowledgeable I would think that it probably has many advantages ecspecially for people that can not make it to a real classroom the virtual classroom is probably the closest to the real thing as you can get.

kenooj said...

when it comes to virtual reality, its array of different worlds and individuals are a great way to learn and share opinions and probable solutions to a problem. i think virtual learning is wonderful with its accessibility giving ease to a user's life. advantages working in a virtual classroom is that its creative and something new. disadvantages are its not real, unable to physically see each other...almost like putting up a facade to others.

Marc said...

virtual reality can help solve ones problems because it could be convenient for someone. instead of having to get up, change, and leave to go to a meeting, you could set up a virtual reality meeting with your clients, family, and friends. i like the virtual learning environment because it could save a lot of time and gas, very easy access, and it's fun. the advantages are what i just stated. the disadvantages may be that you might not perceive a lecture the way an instructor may want you to perceive it.

Alan said...

Virtual reality can be a blessing and a curse, to some it's an invaulable tool for experimentation, and learning without limits. To others, it can be difficult to manage time spent, and the virtual world can soak up more time than is acceptable. In itself, virtual learning creates an area where people can experiment and run simulations, and create things out of nothing, so that's good I think.

paulm22 said...

In regards to global warming the virtual classroom holds the opportunity to lower ones "carbon foot print." I am not sure if what you mean by virtual learning is just online courses, or if if you are thinking more of a "second life" type of environment. I have taken classes online, and the advantage I got from it was that I could review a lecture at any time. The whole, "study when you want" thing was sort of bogus though. Except in the courses I took that had no teacher, there were class times when I had to be in front of my computer and participating in the lecture.
Aside from education, VR can help engineers model problem before killing someone with a faulty design. Say a demolition crew needs to implode a building. Yes, years of experience is is valuable, but being able to see the building come down in VR would be great.

Rich said...

Virtual reality helps one solve problems because its basically a world where you can do almost anything anonymously . It is also easily accessible. The possibilities are limitless. Learning is also great. You can experience and learn from so many different perspectives that you would be hard pressed to find in reality. Advantages you can learn from so many however a disadvantage is sometimes you never know where your information is coming from and how legit it is.

Unknown said...

You can use virtual reality to solve problems by using visual tools that people can understand how to deal with a problem. I think that the virtual learning environment is a valuable tool in the learning process. Advantages of a virtual classroom are bringing together people in different locations for a meeting or giving them a representation of what the classroom would be. Disadvantages would be if your computer system could not handle the virtual classroom and you were not able to logon to the meeting, you would miss everything discussed.

RonnieX said...

virtual learning can help people a lot. For the fact that you would be able to keep attention of the students more because you can open there eyes more to different things. You can also take them into different place, for example if you are teaching them about spain, virtual you can take them to spain and show them around, and show them what you are talking about. It would be fun for them, and you learn more when you can have fun doing it.

Simone said...

you can use virtual reality to help you solve problems because it is a an artificial environment created by computers, in which people can immerse themselves and feel that this artificial reality really do exist. it can help solve problems for people who can work in the standing up, listening working environment, and etc. they can do all there work from home and it helps them to survive on there own and provide for their family.