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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

A Joint Effect: Learning a New Skill in a Virtual Environment

Virtual · June 2020

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  • Alexander Krause
    California State University, Northridge
  • Jazlyn Armendariz
    California State University, Northridge
  • Casey McGinnis
    California State University, Northridge
  • Taylor Doty
    California State University, Northridge
  • Madeline Awad
    California State University, Northridge
  • Jacob Hinkel-Lipsker
    California State University, Northridge
  • Stefanie Drew
    California State University Northridge

Abstract

Advancements in virtual reality (VR) make virtual environments ideal for new skill learning. To examine transfer of this learning across environments, participants trained on a dart throwing task in either VR or real-world (RW) conditions. Results indicated that VR-trained participants had significantly poorer accuracy performance compared to the RW-trained participants.

Learning