VRML — enhanced learning in biology and medicine

Biological systems are three-dimensional structures living in three-dimensional space. So it is natural to use VRML as a tool in the biological or medical educational process. Our group has been developing VRML biological worlds for several years (http://verbena.fe.uni-lj.si/∼tomaz/VRML/). We are vi...

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Published in:Future generation computer systems 2000-09, Vol.17 (1), p.1-6
Main Authors: Amon, Tomaz, Valencic, Vojko
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biology
Biomedical engineering
Cellular function
Cellular structure
Computer simulation
Cricket
Education
Insect
Learning systems
Medical education
Medicine
Simulation
Software
Visualization
VRML
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Summary:Biological systems are three-dimensional structures living in three-dimensional space. So it is natural to use VRML as a tool in the biological or medical educational process. Our group has been developing VRML biological worlds for several years (http://verbena.fe.uni-lj.si/∼tomaz/VRML/). We are visualizing biological structures which are difficult to observe without special instruments and processes which are difficult to understand from a textbook alone. We are investigating how to build optimal biological VRML worlds small in file size, but still expressive enough to serve as an effective “fast learning tool” in biology.
ISSN:0167-739X
1872-7115
DOI:10.1016/S0167-739X(99)00097-7