Saturday, May 3, 2014

IMMERSIVE LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS

The way augmented reality enriches our ability to learn in that we can create spaces economically.  For instance, I can build a library that others can enter in a fraction of the time and cost.  Another factor is that many people can travel and enter this space without having to physically travel.
Once they are within the space, the content provides them with in-depth and interactive learning experience.  They are able to participate through their avatar, enlivening their experience through the creation of a new character.  Immersive education field trips are ways that people can come together and have a shared experience in a learning environment from various locations in the world.
            Another description involves harnessing the power of science in virtual learning environments.  If the space is perfectly catered to suit the laws of our world, then it can provide a beneficial approach to the sciences for those without the proper tools.  The caveat is that in this case, you need the real experience of a Bunsen burner creating different colors of flame in reality.  Otherwise you are quite removed from experience itself and at the fault of human coders.

            Overall, creating virtual learning environments brings people together that could not be brought together, in spaces that could in no other way be actualized.  It has the ability to be coded and provide the tools necessary for learning a variety of skills and knowledge.  If allowed the space and nourishment to grow, these innovators of virtual environments could benefit society in many great ways by enabling new ways of learning.

Source:  http://JiED.org This is review of JiED. It is a final exercise from the Immersive Education course that I am taking at Boston College. The course is called Discovering Computer Graphics. For details, visit the immersive BC portal at http://ImmersiveEducation.org/@/bc

FINAL PROJECT: BUILDING MY IMMERSIVE LIBRARIES/MUSEUM

Although this post was meant for earlier in my blogging, and the last few posts come after this step, I do not wish to overlook any assignment:

This was the space I created


It included a clock-tower


The full layout!


This is 3D building exercise in Meshmoon. It is a final exercise from the Immersive Education course that I am taking at Boston College. The course is called Discovering Computer Graphics. For details, visit the immersive BC portal at http://ImmersiveEducation.org/@/bc


CLASS 13: Identity in the Context of Virtual Worlds

Identity in virtual worlds is a tetchy subject.  The question is how to we distinguish between reality and role-play.  People have a tendency to start pigeonholing you based on your avatar.  This is because in virtual worlds, people are distanced from having to partake in a real social interaction.  When people don’t feel like they are stifled from social pressure, it enables them to reveal unfavorable character traits.   

"The Adventuresome Female"


            When I entered into spaces as a female avatar, I began to feel the sexual oppression that males impose upon woman in real life.  They were quite open and explicit regarding their feelings towards woman.  No wonder they spend all of their life absorbed into the computer screen.  I felt as though in these chat rooms, people were basically standing around wasting there time.  I got not one ounce of meaning from anywhere except my own experimenting. 
"The Vampire Guy"


            As I broke out into the vampire role, I started taking on the language and mind state of a vampire.  People began to respond as if I was acting weird.  But was I not simply creating a purpose for the virtual space?  If they think it is awkward that I am a vampire from Hell’s Gate, but not that I am a man impersonating a woman (as they sexually objectify you) then their ideas of what is acceptable are asunder.

"The Normal Guy"



            Taking on the avatar of a robot means that I am now mechanized, no longer a human.  If my chat turns to a bunch of bleeps and bloops, people do not know how to respond.  In this sense, I like to use the robot as a build character, not one I would use to interact with others.  Just because it makes me want to build!

"The Proper Lady"


            My favorite usage of avatars is when I get to create the one I feel great kinship with.  The virtual identity that best represents my inward self.  We can’t change our true appearance, but we can fabricate one in a virtual space.  People should explore this more, but for others it does not sate.  I’ve seen extreme body modifications, and much prefer the vicarious virtual space to actual change in our physical being.

FINAL PROJECT: ADDING 10 NEW CONTENT ELEMENTS TO MY IMMERSIVE LIBRARY

Here I am adding a video positioned at weird angle!



This one I've cornered



As you can see, I've built a stairway so you can hop up to watch the video


Here is a smaller video imbedded



This one was given its own nook


Slanted, so that when you view, you have to tilt your head!



I wish I could block advertisements in my virtual world



Immersive Early Childhood Education



Not yet loaded, those 'Second Life Real Estate Barons'!



Down to earth video viewing



You will have to login in order to read the research!




Building a Rocket in Meshmoon

I had done this one before, but now I've added colors.

First I created the sphere



Then I added some triangles for aerodynamics.  It's a little off, don't tell the engineering professor!




FINAL PROJECT: ADDING 5 PDF PAPERS TO MY IMMERSIVE LIBRARY

Following are the five research papers I've added to my library

I stuck them on walls in various sized squares and experimented with the layout given the space I created.  The problem is, it doesn't open straight to the paper, and you have to login to read it!


Since the last one was too high, I brought this one lower to the ground!


This one is a bit of a smaller square so that it can all be seen on the screen.


Probably illegible, I just wanted to see how a circle would fare.  Interesting fisheye effect, but good luck reading!


Unloaded paper waiting for you to walk up to it and read!


This is 3D building exercise in Meshmoon. It is a final exercise from the Immersive Education course that I am taking at Boston College. The course is called Discovering Computer Graphics. For details, visit the immersive BC portal at http://ImmersiveEducation.org/@/bc

FINAL PROJECT: TESTING MY FELLOW CLASSMATES' IMMERSIVE LIBRARIES.




 Curtis' Virtual World:

At first I was impressed with the architectural skill of the creator.  The content wasn't there, but the building baffled me.  It must have taken a long time to create!











Jamie Macdonald's Library:  Then I entered Jamie's library and realized it was just a layer! Nevertheless she had content, and it was budding like a garden.





Seeking a third classmate, I came across a map called 'BC Discovering Computer Graphics', and explored... but I don't know if this person is in our class!

Her world was a bunch of scattered images, without a building to house them in.

I hope she builds something or makes it more interesting!



This is exploration of classmates 3D Libraries. It is a final exercise from the Immersive Education course that I am taking at Boston College. The course is called Discovering Computer Graphics. For details, visit the immersive BC portal at http://ImmersiveEducation.org/@/bc