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A virtual reality 3D jigsaw for teaching anatomy
G S Ruthenbeck1, C J Carati, I L Gibbins
1School of Informatics & Engineering, Flinders University, South Australia.
Abstract:
Virtual Reality has some advantages over traditional teaching and learning media. Here we describe a VR Jigsaw which uses a novel interface to facilitate learning the anatomy of the skull. A small trial was performed which indicates that the software succeeds at engaging students and suggests that their comprehension of complex 3D structures was improved.
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