1. Proceedings
  2. I3M
  3. 2018
  4. VARE
  5. 10.46354/i3m.2018.vare.017

Decision support method for using virtual reality in education based on a cost benefit-analysis

  • a Polina Häfner  
  • bJana Dücker  
  • cCharline Schlatt  
  • d Jivka Ovtcharova  
  • acdKarlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Information Management in Engineering
  • bFZI Research Center for Information Technology
Cite as
P. Häfner, J. Dücker, C. Schlatt, J. Ovtcharova (2018). Decision support method for using virtual reality in education based on a cost benefit-analysis. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of The Virtual And Augmented Reality In Education (VARE 2018), pp. 103-112. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46354/i3m.2018.vare.017

Abstract

Virtual reality is becoming increasingly popular, especially for education and training. Many schoolings or training domains can profit from it. Until now, there is few guidance on when and how to employ such technologies. In this paper, we propose a method for analyzing step by step if a course can profit from the use
of immersive virtual environments. Specific indicators were identified and compiled into a questionnaire that
can be used to assess for which courses the use of virtual reality could be beneficial. An existing course situation is analyzed from different perspectives, as students, educators or the management might perceive it differently. As a further step, the paper contains a guideline on how to carry out the feasibility studies in the context of virtual reality learning environments. The profitability of the investment is investigated from different angles in order to allow a well-founded decision. The procedure is then carried out on sample use cases to validate the method.

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