Desktop virtual reality
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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