ISO/IEC TR 23842-2:2020

TECHNICAL ISO/IEC TR
REPORT 23842-2
First edition
2020-10
Information technology for learning,
education, and training — Human
factor guidelines for virtual reality
content —
Part 2:
Considerations when making VR
content
Technologies de l'information pour l'apprentissage, l'éducation et la
formation — Lignes directrices relatives aux facteurs humains pour
les contenus en réalité virtuelle —
Partie 2: Éléments à prendre en compte lors de la création de
contenus en réalité virtuelle
Reference number
ISO/IEC TR 23842-2:2020(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Abbreviated terms . 2
5 Information for users on the home screen (initial screen) . 2
6 Regular display alert messages . 2
7 Design to eliminate recognition discrepancies . 2
7.1 General . 2
7.2 Depth . 3
7.3 User interface . 3
7.4 Distance within content . 3
8 Design to improve user convenience and educational effects . 3
9 Provide a management system for teachers . 3
Annex A (informative) Example of guidelines for users . 4
Bibliography . 5
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Foreword
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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
[1]
be introduced into the world of primary and secondary education in the next two to three years.
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.
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TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/IEC TR 23842-2:2020(E)
Information technology for learning, education, and
training — Human factor guidelines for virtual reality
content —
Part 2:
Considerations when making VR content
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
...