RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Advantages and limits of virtual reality in learning processes: Briviesca in the fifteenth century A1 Checa Cruz, David A1 Bustillo Iglesias, Andrés K1 Virtual reality K1 Learning K1 Immersive environments K1 Active learning K1 Presence K1 Game engine K1 Cultural heritage K1 Oculus Rift K1 Informática K1 Computer science K1 Tecnología K1 Technology K1 Educación K1 Education K1 Juegos K1 Games AB Two teaching methodologies are presented and compared in this study: on the one hand, semi-guided tours in immersivevirtual reality and, on the other, viewing video renderings of 3D environments. The two techniques are contrasted through3D modeling of a ffteenth-century Spanish town called Briviesca, in an immersive environment, viewed with Oculus Rift.The suitability of virtual reality for teaching is assessed through questions on historical knowledge and urban layout. Theunderstanding of the undergraduate students is evaluated, through questionnaires, after the viewing sessions. The responsesof the students underline the efectiveness of the two methodologies: Video screenings received higher scores for historicalideas and the virtual tour was the most efective method at conveying knowledge learnt while viewing. Additionally, two usermovements for controlling the virtual reality environment were tested: (1) gamepad locomotion and (2) roomscale movements combined with teleporting. The clear advantage of the second option was the total lack of motion sickness efects.However, the natural tendency using teleporting was to move very quickly through the city areas with no singular buildingsand to spend more time in front of these types of buildings. They therefore missed visual information related to the frst areaswhile retaining more information related to those buildings. Finally, the spatial location of singular buildings was clearlybetter acquired with the virtual tour. PB Springer Nature SN 1359-4338 YR 2019 FD 2019-07 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10259/8353 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10259/8353 LA eng DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos RD 24-nov-2024