Application of Virtual Reality in Higher Education

Most colleges and universities are either not using virtual reality (VR) or are using it in more token ways. Yet, according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2018 report, these technologies are rapidly reaching a much more mature stage – holding more promise for higher education and student learning than ever before. For most institutions, however, this promise of VR in student learning is still unrealized.

That’s why we’ve designed a collection of webcasts and resources to help you explore how VR might fuel better learning outcomes. See below which of our webcasts and resources you and your team qualify for based on your membership status.

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To help you strategize your approach to virtual reality in the classroom, we have designed a collection of member-exclusive webcasts and resources. This bundle will help anyone interested in VR focus on the ways this technology can be utilized to meaningfully fuel teaching and learning outcomes. [We will only briefly discuss augmented reality (AR) and simulation.]

We will answer key questions around VR in student learning, such as:

How can you plan lessons that integrate VR in more meaningful ways?
How can you assess the impact of VR on student learning?
What hardware and software should you consider?

If you are a subscribed to our Academic Affairs, Business Office, or Online All-Inclusive memberships, you have free access to this collection of webcasts and resources centered around virtual reality (VR).

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Webcast | Key Considerations for VR Implementations for Student Learning

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Virtual reality for student learning is gaining momentum. Are you keeping pace with the trends?

Full Overview

Virtual reality (VR) has been around for decades. Like any emerging technology, it has moved through a cycle. Early in the cycle, people had unrealistic expectations about its potential, and they became disappointed by its ability to solve everyday problems.

But now virtual reality is gaining momentum. As of the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2018 report, the technology is rapidly reaching a much more mature stage – holding more promise for higher education and student learning than ever before.

Join us for this free webcast to hear an educational technology expert share the current state of virtual reality in higher education - including notes on technology and how to apply it to improve student learning. You will leave with ideas for overcoming common implementation challenges.

Who Should Attend

Anyone involved in VR implementations for student learning will benefit from this session, including academic leaders, faculty, and instructional / information technologists. While we may briefly discuss augmented reality (AR) and simulation, we will not focus on them.

Agenda

After offering brief notes on the history of VR and why it’s gaining momentum, Ben Fineman will share:

Technology and equipment options
Common ways to implement VR in higher education, especially to support student learning
Best practices in overcoming common implementation challenges, including cost, space, and lack of content

Instructor

Ben Fineman, Program Manager, Cloud Collaboration Services, Internet2

Ben has spent his career enacting positive change for the academic community through the deployment and development of advanced collaboration technologies. From traditional video conferencing and IP telephony to remote real-time musical performance and collaborative virtual reality, Ben has a broad technical and programmatic base that he brings to bear in improving outcomes and solving problems with universities, colleges, and community anchor institutions around the country and around the world. Ben currently manages cloud collaboration programs, where he has worked for fifteen years. Ben holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University.

Webcast | Before Your Course: Instructional Strategies for Implementing VR

June 4, 2019 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern

How can you go beyond virtual field trips and use VR to promote active student learning?

Full Overview

Virtual reality in higher education is often implemented as “low-hanging fruit.” While going on an exotic virtual field trip to a historic city might be thought-provoking, it’s also a more passive type of learning.

But as the availability of educational content is ramping up and equipment costs are trending down, institutions can move towards more active applications of VR — such as, students building a game around a concept.

Join us online to break down instructional strategies for VR to help you achieve more meaningful learning outcomes for your students.

Who Should Attend

Anyone involved in VR implementations for student learning will benefit from this session, including academic leaders, faculty, and instructional / information technologists.

Learning Outcome

After participating in this online training, you will be able to brainstorm applications of VR that lead to more active student learning.

Agenda

In this session, Len Scrogan will walk you through the following considerations:

The New Grammar of VR
We will brainstorm how you can use VR to help students “create,” “integrate,” or “empathize” - much more active learning than simply “watching,” “hearing,” or “experiencing.”
VR Teaching Strategies
Now that you’ve been introduced to deeper pedagogical approaches using VR, we will offer concrete examples of in-class activities using VR that range from more passive to more active learning.

Instructor

Len Scrogan, Adjunct Professor, University of Colorado-Denver

A former teacher, principal, and technology director for the Boulder Valley Schools, Len is currently a Digital Learning Architect at the University of Colorado-Denver. He is also a blogger, TEDx speaker, SXSW speaker, and recognized ed-tech author and conference speaker. Len serves as the online community manager for LinkedIn’s VR AR Media Group, an online community of 11,000+ members. Len served as a contributing expert panelist on the 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 international Horizon reports and serves as a national judge for the Technology & Learning software awards.

Webcast | After Your Course: Assessing Student Learning in VR Implementations

June 26, 2019 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Connect with an early adopter of VR who’s started assessing whether this technology leads to better student learning outcomes.

Full Overview

In order to justify space and cost for virtual reality (VR) implementations, you need to answer the question: “Does VR really impact student learning, or is it just an expensive toy?”

Join us online to hear from an early adopter at Oxford College of Emory University who’s started assessing whether this technology leads to better student learning outcomes. Through a case study of an art history course, you’ll learn about one way to formally assess the impact of VR in the classroom – as well as what the assessment at Emory University revealed.

Who Should Attend

Anyone involved in VR implementations for student learning will benefit from this session, including academic leaders, faculty, and instructional / information technologists.

Learning Outcome

After participating in this online training, you will be able to evaluate some strengths and challenges of virtual reality for student learning.

Agenda

In this webcast, Scott Foster from Emory University will walk you through the following discussion points using his own case study:

1. The Study

We’ll walk through the process of assessing virtual reality’s effect on student retention and engagement. You will receive example questions to ask students in your own course assessment surveys.

2. Digesting Data

We will share results from the study and discuss what the data means.

3. Making the Case

This section will include tips for starting your own assessments. We’ll address cultural buy-in and give advice to institutions who may not have a robust academic technology team.

Instructor

Dr. Scott Foster, DBA, Director, Academic Technology, Oxford College of Emory University

Dr. Scott Foster is the Director of Academic Technology at Oxford College of Emory University. During his 15 years in the technology field, Scott has worked at various corporate and educational institutions before joining Oxford College in 2015. He began exploring the impacts of virtual reality in the classroom in 2016 and is in charge of the VR lab at Oxford College. Dr. Foster is an active EDUCAUSE member and frequently leads panel discussions at both corporate and institutional levels.

Interviews | Behind the Scenes in VR and Simulation Implementations

Get advice around less-discussed aspects of these implementations, including details like adjusting your lesson plans and building an internal team to craft simulations.

Job Aid | Differences Between VR, AR, and Simulation

Job Aid | Ethics Considerations for VR

Job Aid | Technology Considerations for VR and AR

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

FREE Webcast | Key Considerations for VR Implementations for Student Learning

Webcast Recording

Virtual reality for student learning is gaining momentum. Are you keeping pace with the trends?

Full Overview

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Agenda

After offering brief notes on the history of VR and why it’s gaining momentum, Ben Fineman will share:

Technology and equipment options
Common ways to implement VR in higher education, especially to support student learning
Best practices in overcoming common implementation challenges, including cost, space, and lack of content

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Webcast | Key Considerations for VR Implementations for Student Learning

Full Overview

Who Should Attend

Agenda

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Webcast | Before Your Course: Instructional Strategies for Implementing VR

Full Overview

Who Should Attend

Learning Outcome

Agenda

Instructor

Webcast | After Your Course: Assessing Student Learning in VR Implementations

Full Overview

Who Should Attend

Learning Outcome

Agenda

Instructor

Interviews | Behind the Scenes in VR and Simulation Implementations

Job Aid | Differences Between VR, AR, and Simulation

Job Aid | Ethics Considerations for VR

Job Aid | Technology Considerations for VR and AR

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FREE Webcast | Key Considerations for VR Implementations for Student Learning

Full Overview

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Application of Virtual Reality in Higher Education

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Webcast | Key Considerations for VR Implementations for Student Learning

Full Overview

Webcast | Before Your Course: Instructional Strategies for Implementing VR

Full Overview

Webcast | After Your Course: Assessing Student Learning in VR Implementations

Full Overview

Interviews | Behind the Scenes in VR and Simulation Implementations

Job Aid | Differences Between VR, AR, and Simulation

Job Aid | Ethics Considerations for VR

Job Aid | Technology Considerations for VR and AR

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FREE Webcast | Key Considerations for VR Implementations for Student Learning

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