National foreword

This Published Document is the UK implementation of ISO/IEC TR 23842‑2:2020.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee IST/43, Information technology for learning, education and training.

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its committee manager.

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

This Published Document was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 October 2020.

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Introduction

As industries related to virtual reality (VR) have grown, attempts have been made to bring these technologies into the learning, education and training (LET) domain. VR technology is expected to be introduced into the world of primary and secondary education in the next two to three years.^[1] However, there are gaps in criteria between educational experts and content makers when it comes to developing VR content. For example, educational experts say that it is necessary for the learner to distinguish between the virtual world and reality. On the other hand, content makers try to enhance immersion by not distinguishing between the virtual world and reality. Requirements of devices, such as hardware specifications, currently cover only minimum levels for content making.

Many of the issues raised in this document are not limited to the LET domain and can be applied in any environment that uses VR contents.

Annex A provides an example of guidelines for users.

1 Scope

This document presents considerations for making VR content for the learning education and training (LET) domain.

This document addresses VR content that uses a head-mounted display (HMD) in the LET domain. It does not address VR content using immersive technology and does not address augmented reality, mixed or merged reality content.

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Abbreviated terms

5 Information for users on the home screen (initial screen)

6 Regular display alert messages

7 Design to eliminate recognition discrepancies

7.1 General

7.2 Depth

7.3 User interface

7.4 Distance within content

8 Design to improve user convenience and educational effects

9 Provide a management system for teachers

Bibliography

PD ISO/IEC TR 23842-2:2020

Information technology for learning, education, and training. Human factor guidelines for virtual reality content - Considerations when making VR content

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31 Oct 2020