Virtual Reality-based Digital Reusable Learning Objects in Healthcare Training (ViRDiPA): 360°-Video Trainings

Abstract

Training and education in Virtual Reality has become a widely discussed field in research and teaching. One decisive aspect is the efficient creation of content. Especially creating detailed virtual 3D environments and integrating specific training procedures is usually time consuming and/or expensive. Furthermore, these scenarios often cannot be created by the trainers themselves. The goal of the project is therefore to enable instructors and teachers to quickly create their own trainings using pre-created content (Digital Reusable Learning Objects) and 360°-images for easy virtual environment creation. Based on a developed and evaluated concept, an authoring tool is to be created to enable this generation of educational content in the field of healthcare. Important parts of the development are enabling of multi-user interaction and integration into existing learning management systems.