Cai Su

caisu@bnu.edu.cn http://www.etc.edu.cn/~cs

• game - 3D graphics “peak of the game”, virtual worlds or virtual environments
• e-learning - LMS → social network learning → Second Life / Sloodle(?) (3D virtual learning environments) Clougherty (2009)

Problems

• to focused on fun, not appropriate for education
• not open enough

So we developed our own environment

• 3D modeling
• virtual roles & interaction
  • name, movement, keyboard/mouse, API for other input devices, walk/fly/move
  • integrate with existing social website
• 3D data compression

Plus

• educational theory
• education technology

Results

• physics simulation
  • Newton's first law of motion simulation (etc etc)
• astronomy simulation
  • solar system simulation

Mostly just visual demonstrations, not much interaction by user, or freedom to explore. Also display of PPT and video.

What is purpose of the social feature - multi-user etc?

Using webcam for AR, bringing the examples from the virtual world into webcam with especially coded cards.