Architecture, Virtual Reality, Spatial Visualization, Learning Styles, and Distance Education

Michael Duwain Brazley

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Architecture, Virtual Reality, Spatial Visualization, Learning Styles, and Distance Education

Michael Duwain Brazley

Published in International Journal of Architecture, Arts and Applications (Volume 4, Issue 2)

Received: 23 May 2018 Accepted: 17 July 2018 Published: 20 August 2018

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What is the next generation of learning technology: the cellphone, your watch, virtual reality, or all of the above. The research question being asked is: How can Virtual Reality (VR) assist students in learning? This research proves that virtual reality technology does enhance 3D spatial visualization skills of students. Due to the nature of their learning styles, many students need to interact with 3D scenes to enhance their spatial visualization skills, to see and understand the 3D model. This research proves that virtual reality technology will assist in giving both online and face-to-face architectural students a better education and help them to improve their spatial visualization skills.

Published in	International Journal of Architecture, Arts and Applications (Volume 4, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijaaa.20180402.11
Page(s)	10-16
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Virtual Reality, Spatial Visualization, Learning Styles, Distance Education

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School of Architecture, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, USA

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