This video provides examples of science learning opportunities in virtual environments.
Some that I found really interesting were -
- Interactive real-time data visualization compiling real time weather data with the geographic display.
- Interaction with cholestrol molecules created by publishers of the well known science magazine Nature.
- The ability to enter a giant cell and interact with the cellular structures on Genome island.
From these examples it is evident that virtual environments have the potential to provide highly experiential learning experiences. They are able to provide a third dimension to the learning experience that is not available to learners in a traditional classroom setting. Adding to it, the advantage of being accessible globally.
I have to visit these islands – Genome Island, Second Nature, NMC Research Park, Arc Research Center, ISTE Auditorium, Tower Section of Genome Island. They were mentioned in the video.
