Is virtual reality a useful tool in the teaching of physiology?
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This opinion statement points out some of the considerations and pitfalls in using virtual reality computer programs in the teaching of life sciences. Emphasis is placed on the possibility of such programs leading to reductionist thinking including how reductionist thinking could foster the formation of misconceptions. Negative feedback is used as the classic example of reductionist thinking in physiological regulation, including how classic negative feedback is inconsistent with evidence of complexity in living systems. This statement concludes that virtual reality can be a useful tool in the teaching of physiology so long as the complexity of living systems is taken into account.
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A Personal View Is virtual reality a useful tool in the teaching of physiology?
Richardson D. Is virtual reality a useful tool in the teaching of physiology? Adv Physiol Educ 35: 117–119, 2011; doi:10.1152/advan.00002.2011.—This opinion statement points out some of the considerations and pitfalls in using virtual reality computer programs in the teaching of life sciences. Emphasis is placed on the possibility of such programs leading to reductionist thinking including how ...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Advances in physiology education
دوره 35 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011