Narrative
Virtual Worlds are challenging to develop and deploy in small community settings. Our research into their measurement, design, and usability has allowed us to radically reduce the cost and footprint of a platform needed to support the collaborative creation of content, letting communities share their histories with both local and global audiences. Integrating this platform with an approach to virtual fieldwork lets communities explore authentic recreations of historical scenes, giving new perspectives on cultural heritage that stimulate reflection and understanding across the generations and enhancing the visitor experience by making new modes of interaction available for museums. This has enabled educational and cultural heritage bodies in Scotland to connect with new audiences and increase public participation in local heritage.Impact status | Closed |
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Category of impact | Cultural, Creative Impact, Educational Impact (Beyond St Andrews) |
Impact level | Public benefitted - end stage |
Keywords
- REF2014 case study
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Research output
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Towards the 3D Web with Open Simulator
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Mongoose: throughput redistributing virtual world
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Exploring heritage through time and space: Supporting community reflection on the highland clearances
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Virtual worlds, real traffic: interaction and adaptation
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Exploring canons and cathedrals with Open Virtual Worlds: The recreation of St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Day, 1318
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Games methodologies and immersive environments for virtual fieldwork
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impacts
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Immersive Technology for Sustainable Development in the Climate Crises
Impact: Technology, Cultural, Creative Impact, Environmental Impact, Educational Impact (Beyond St Andrews)
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Activities
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St Andrews Cathedral Priory 1318
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a public festival/exhibition/event
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Datasets/Software