A story on internet safety: experiences from developing a VR gaming environment

Authors:
Maria Fountana;Dimitris Kalaitzis;Eftychios Valeontis;Vasilis Delis
Affiliations:
Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Patras, Greece;Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Patras, Greece;Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Patras, Greece;Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Patras, Greece
Venue:
ICWL'10 Proceedings of the 2010 international conference on New horizons in web-based learning
Year:
2010

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Abstract

This work presents the authors' on-going experience in implementing an online VR platform targeted to young pupils with the aim to achieve an in-depth understanding regarding Internet safety risks, protective measures and actions, primarily within the school and family environment. We a) outline design and technical considerations with respect to 'SimSafety' development, b) present technical prospects and limitations related to the provision of conceptually 'rich' activities to support our educational goals and c) briefly discuss SimSafety's pilot application so far, under the "story telling" paradigm.