A new type of new media that I would
like to suggest is the use of VR technology as a replacement for in-class
lectures within colleges and universities. The VR technology would be able to
place students and the lecturer into a virtual classroom, as long as the
attendees have access to the internet. The lecturer will be able to interact
with students, as they normally would in the classroom. They would also be able
to perform demonstrations, and labs, with ease as the virtual world allows for
simulation of activities that are not limited to reality. With a virtual classroom,
students will be able to attend class without having to travel, which may also
allow for students to attend classes without living on-campus. By using such
technologies, we would be able to increase accessibility and provide
opportunities to individuals with restrictive circumstances.
