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;Special purpose engines for education  
;Special purpose engines for education  
* E.g. [http://www.alice.org/ Alice] which is a free software from the Stage3 Research Group at  Carnegie Mellon University.
* See also [[microworld]]s


;Misc engines  
;Misc engines  
* [http://www.blender.org/ Blender], a popular free open source system


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 19:27, 5 September 2006

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Definition

Desk-top virtual reality refers to computer programs that simulate a real or imaginary world in 3D format that is displayed on screen (as opposed to immersive virtual reality).

For general issues related to instruction, see 3D interactive environments.

Technology links

gaming engines
Standards
Special purpose engines for education
  • E.g. Alice which is a free software from the Stage3 Research Group at Carnegie Mellon University.
  • See also microworlds
Misc engines
  • Blender, a popular free open source system

References