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The development of a virtual world for learning newtonian mechanics Dede, C., Salzman, M. C., & Loftin, R. B. (1996). The development of a virtual world for learning newtonian mechanics. In P. Brusilovsky, P. Kommers, & N. Streitz, (Eds.). Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Virtual Reality, (pp. 87-106). Berlin: Springer/Verlag. Abstract We are collaboratively designing "ScienceSpace," a collection of virtual worlds designed to explore the potential utility of physical immersion and multisensory perception to enhance science education. This paper describes the creation and formative evaluation of NewtonWorld, a virtual environment for investigating the kinematics and dynamics of one-dimensional motion. Through this research, we are developing design heuristics, assessment methodologies, and insights about multisensory learning generalizable to a wide range of educational environments. We are also gaining an understanding the strengths and weaknesses of virtual reality as a vehicle for learning. Please download by clicking on the title of the article (above). You can then view the manuscript using the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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