Opportunities, challenges, and training needs in the use of VR in higher education and SMEs: The case of Cyprus and Finland

Panagiotis Kosmas, Eria Makridou, Henri Pirkkalainen, Osku Torro, Charalambos Vrasidas

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Abstract

The use and adoption of VR solutions have increased rapidly due to recent technological developments. Over the last years, there have been many initiatives to develop and adopt VR in many different fields, including education and business. This paper describes the state-of-the-art of VR use in Cyprus and Finland, focusing on the use of VR technology in Higher Education (HE) Institutions and in Small to Medium Enterprises (SME). Interview sessions were conducted with 16 expert people from Higher Education and business to firstly identify the key technologies available and secondly to analyze the opportunities, strengths, challenges, and training needs concerning the adoption of VR. The analysis revealed essential considerations and valuable insights about the development, adoption, and promotion of VR solutions in Higher Education and the business sector.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCHI Greece 2021
Subtitle of host publication1st International Conference of the ACM Greek SIGCHI Chapter
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9781450385787
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Nov 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event1st International Conference of the ACM Greek SIGCHI Chapter, CHI Greece 2021 - Virtual, Online, Greece
Duration: 25 Nov 202127 Nov 2021

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference1st International Conference of the ACM Greek SIGCHI Chapter, CHI Greece 2021
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityVirtual, Online
Period25/11/2127/11/21

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