APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
A Joint Effect: Learning a New Skill in a Virtual Environment
- 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