Assessing the Applicability of 3D Holographic Technology as an Enhanced Technology for Distance Learning
Distance learning has provided an excellent platform for students in geographically remote locations while enabling them to learn at their own pace and convenience. A number of technologies are currently being utilized to conceptualize, design, enhance and foster distance learning. Teleconference...
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| author | Pradeep Kalansooriya Ashu Marasinghe K.M.D.N. Bandara |
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| description | Distance learning has provided an excellent platform for students in geographically remote
locations while enabling them to learn at their own pace and convenience. A number of
technologies are currently being utilized to conceptualize, design, enhance and foster distance
learning. Teleconferences, electronic field trips, podcasts, webinars, video conferencing and
online courses are among such technologies used in providing distance learning opportunities.
However limitations in those existing technologies have affected to the increase of distance learners
dropout rates. As an attempt to overcome the limitations in the currently adopted distance learning
practices, the study aims to utilize 3D Hologram Technology (3DHT) in the Engineering discipline.
3D hologram facilitates live and life size 3D telepresence that can interact with remote audiences.
A survey had been conducted, using Delphi Technique to gather data from the experts in the field
to evaluate the potential of 3DHT over existing technologies. Results of the survey suggested that
3DHT as a good distance learning technology and have the potential of overcoming existing
limitations. Lack of infrastructure, High initial cost of infrastructure and Lack of technical know
how are the main encounters identified by the experts in the sample. It is expected to develop a
classroom environment with 3DHT and to evaluate its effectiveness for the distance learning in the
next stage of the study. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9cdf5b2230d6471c8a40de2a7730a91d2022-12-22T02:51:36ZengThe International Academic ForumIAFOR Journal of Education2187-05942187-05942015-08-01334357Assessing the Applicability of 3D Holographic Technology as an Enhanced Technology for Distance LearningPradeep Kalansooriya0Ashu Marasinghe1K.M.D.N. Bandara2Nagaoka University, JapanNagaoka University of Technology, JapanNagaoka University of Technology, JapanDistance learning has provided an excellent platform for students in geographically remote locations while enabling them to learn at their own pace and convenience. A number of technologies are currently being utilized to conceptualize, design, enhance and foster distance learning. Teleconferences, electronic field trips, podcasts, webinars, video conferencing and online courses are among such technologies used in providing distance learning opportunities. However limitations in those existing technologies have affected to the increase of distance learners dropout rates. As an attempt to overcome the limitations in the currently adopted distance learning practices, the study aims to utilize 3D Hologram Technology (3DHT) in the Engineering discipline. 3D hologram facilitates live and life size 3D telepresence that can interact with remote audiences. A survey had been conducted, using Delphi Technique to gather data from the experts in the field to evaluate the potential of 3DHT over existing technologies. Results of the survey suggested that 3DHT as a good distance learning technology and have the potential of overcoming existing limitations. Lack of infrastructure, High initial cost of infrastructure and Lack of technical know how are the main encounters identified by the experts in the sample. It is expected to develop a classroom environment with 3DHT and to evaluate its effectiveness for the distance learning in the next stage of the study.http://iafor.org/archives/journals/education/journal-of-education-special-edition-contents/Kalansooriya_Marasinghe_Bandara.pdfDistance learning3D hologram technology3D telepresenceclassroom environment |
| spellingShingle | Pradeep Kalansooriya Ashu Marasinghe K.M.D.N. Bandara Assessing the Applicability of 3D Holographic Technology as an Enhanced Technology for Distance Learning IAFOR Journal of Education Distance learning 3D hologram technology 3D telepresence classroom environment |
| title | Assessing the Applicability of 3D Holographic Technology as an Enhanced Technology for Distance Learning |
| title_full | Assessing the Applicability of 3D Holographic Technology as an Enhanced Technology for Distance Learning |
| title_fullStr | Assessing the Applicability of 3D Holographic Technology as an Enhanced Technology for Distance Learning |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing the Applicability of 3D Holographic Technology as an Enhanced Technology for Distance Learning |
| title_short | Assessing the Applicability of 3D Holographic Technology as an Enhanced Technology for Distance Learning |
| title_sort | assessing the applicability of 3d holographic technology as an enhanced technology for distance learning |
| topic | Distance learning 3D hologram technology 3D telepresence classroom environment |
| url | http://iafor.org/archives/journals/education/journal-of-education-special-edition-contents/Kalansooriya_Marasinghe_Bandara.pdf |
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