Evaluation of Existing Virtual Tour Studies and Their Applicability to Jordanian Universities

Abstract

Several studies were conducted in the past for evaluating the benefits and shortcomings of virtual tours in various sites including university campuses. The previous studies addressed numerous issues such as providing initial perceptions, guiding visitors, etc. Most of these issues can be related, up to some extent, to Jordanian universities in general. However, there are issues specific to Jordan that need to be addressed such as the availability of fast internet connection and suitable data caps. Furthermore, new demands rose recently such as the need for social distancing under COVID-19 restrictions, thus limiting the sizes of physical tour groups. This paper reviews previous studies on virtual tours and evaluates their applicability to Jordanian university and their present practicality. Then, the paper outlines the motivations and limitations of virtual campus tours in Jordan.