Simulation and Virtual Learning Environments: Tools for Teaching Psychology in Higher Education

Abstract

This article provides a description of the simulation and virtual learning environments, applied in psychology. The existing literature has been reviewed: the precedents, definitions, uses, and advantages from diverse perspectives of different authors, who have applied this support tools on education. Although there are not enough studies in the psychological area, the importance of the topic suggests it is necessary to continue with this kind of investigations, which may assist as a referent to psychologists immersed in the teaching field.

A Prototype Implementation of a Virtual Platform with Robotic Integration and Machine Learning Capabilities for the Execution of Cognitive Psychology Experiments in Children

“…Virtualization has become more common in recent generations as open participation in the digital revolution has risen (Huamaní, 2014). Virtual applications for developmental study with children, on the other hand, have gotten very little consideration and the methods used to execute such cognitive developmental studies are still lacking the inclusion of technology, such as the use of virtual and automated platforms or even the inclusion of automated robots.…”