Abstract
This paper explores whether motoric skills acquired within a virtual training environment can be successfully transferred to the real world by comparing a virtual environment with a traditional learning environment. Specifically, a system for learning juggling with virtual balls was designed with a focus on approximating natural interaction. We propose a method of evaluating the acquisition and transfer of motoric skills through a virtual environment, which is compared to a traditional learning environment. Each environment was evaluated using various criteria ranging from improvement in skills to observations of performance. The findings suggest that a transfer of motoric skills and knowledge takes place for users of the virtual system with only little difference between the environments. They also suggest that a virtual environment can create a less frustrating learning experience.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications and International Conference on Information Visualization Theory and Applications |
Editors | Sabine Coquillart, Carlos Andujar, Robert S. Laramee, Andreas Kerren, José Braz |
Number of pages | 4 |
Place of Publication | Portugal |
Publisher | Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication |
Publication date | 2013 |
Pages | 385-388 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-989-8565-46-4 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | 8th International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (Grapp 2013) - Barcelona, Spain Duration: 21 Feb 2013 → 24 Feb 2013 |
Conference
Conference | 8th International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (Grapp 2013) |
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Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Barcelona |
Period | 21/02/2013 → 24/02/2013 |
Keywords
- natural interaction
- virtual training
- transfer of skill
- juggling
- motor skill
- simulation