Using 360 videos and Virtual Reality technology, the College of Graduate Nursing and ITDL/CETL collaborated to create a virtual home health visit simulation for students. Process, procedures and insights on this innovative project will be discussed.
The talk is a brief walk through the history of haptics and VR as well as a look at where we stand with VR and haptics right now and where it is going. We will also have a demonstration of several use cases for VR and haptics in medical and other fields and VRgluv’s cutting…
Dr. Ajit Sachdeva, Director of Education with the American College of Surgeons said “VR has reached a tipping point in medicine.” “We are seeing more and more of this incorporated faster than ever before.”. Although Medical VR is a relatively new and wide field there are increasingly great examples of VR having a positive effect…
One hundred and fifty students at Case Western Reserve University had Anatomy classes using the Hololens 2 during this pandemic and they achieved better results than during presential classes. Please join us to see how Case Western and other universities have been using XR technologies to enhance students learning and research. Learning objectives:…
In today's age of educational tools and resources, instructors have a myriad of tools to choose from. Leveraging any one of these to ensure student success can be daunting. 360° technology, has the potential of impacting student outcomes in a rich way without necessarily relying on specialized gear. The benefits of immersive learning include: creating…
This workshop will explore some of the several metaverses that currently exist. We will discuss the differences, specialties, and where to find them. We will compare ways to access a metaverse from using a computer, low-cost headsets, or high-end systems.
Come try out the Virtual Reality Immersive Simulation for Interprofessional Education created by an interprofessional research team at WesternU. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the technology and hand-ons experience to jumpstart your own immersive education project. Learning objectives: 1) Describe how technology in the classroom can be used as…
This holiday season has never been easier to find affordable options to enter into the 3D world. Be it 3D printing or VR immersion, gift with guidance from our experienced 3D staff. In this session we will discuss consumer considerations when buying 3D printers and virtual reality headsets. For as little as $200, you can…
Attention all medical professionals and technology enthusiasts! Do you want to stay ahead of the game and be at the forefront of innovative medical teaching? Then you won't want to miss out on the XR Demo Day hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL)! We are excited to invite you to…
Join us for an exciting session where we delve into the fascinating world of metaverses and explore their incredible potential. In this interactive training, we will discover the concept of the metaverse and how it can revolutionize our digital experiences. We will view a TED Talk led by Minecraft's game director Agnes Larsson, and we…