ABSTRACT
Virtual reality creates concrete experiences by producing physical simulations of the real world. According to Sue Cobb at the University of Nottingham and Danae Fraser at the University of Bath, there are no single concise or generally accepted definitions of virtual reality. However, their chapter on multimedia learning gives many examples of the application of virtual reality to classroom learning, rehabilitation, spatial cognition, and social skills training. The CD uses virtual reality to make one of the 18th century California missions more accessible to students. Situation assessment can be increased with training in virtual reality environments when training in real environments would be costly or dangerous. Another is the use of virtual reality to treat veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.
