Share Paper: Virtualizing a University Campus Tour: A Case Study on Usability and Perceived Usefulness

  1. Roberto Jr Figueroa, International Christian University, Japan
  2. Gibran Alejandro Garcia, International Christian University, Japan
  3. Jennifer Clasara Fajardo, International Christian University, Japan
  4. Siaw Eng Tan, International Christian University, Japan
  5. Eiman Yassin, International Christian University, Japan
  6. Teo Hui Thian, PETRONAS Leadership Centre, Malaysia
  7. Insung Jung, International Christian University, Japan
Thursday, June 28 12:20-12:40 PM Jordaan 1

Abstract: A campus tour is deemed to be an important activity of universities to prospective students. Alternatively, new faculty and students are usually invited to a campus tour as part of their orientation. Furthermore, it offers an overview of expectations and norms in the university community. In this regard, the International Christian University (ICU) has been utilizing campus tours in open campus activities. However, due to limited human and temporal resources, these tours cannot be done as often as desired. The proliferation of 360-degree cameras and Virtual Reality (VR) development tools, as well as the increasing supply of low-cost technologies for ...