Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education
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The history of virtual reality that led to Apple Vision Pro

The history of virtual reality that led to Apple Vision Pro | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Apple has taken the latest step in mixing our virtual lives with actual reality with the launch for their newest headset. But they weren't the first to the VR game. So what were they meant for to begin with and are we using them as intended today?

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What Apple’s Vision Pro‘s ‘spatial computing’ is: AR, VR or both?

What Apple’s Vision Pro‘s ‘spatial computing’ is: AR, VR or both? | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it

Apple insists that its $3,500 Vision Pro ski goggles, which officially debuted Friday, is not virtual reality but “spatial computing.”

One problem: No one agrees on the definition of spatial computing. Ask 10 people in technology and you might get 12 different answers.

What Apple calls a spatial computer, some technologists call “mixed reality” — or possibly “augmented reality,” “holographic computing,” “the metaverse” or “XR,” which some people say is shorthand for “extended reality.” Others say the letters don’t stand for anything.

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Microsoft Teams Now Supports 3D & VR Meetings

Microsoft Teams Now Supports 3D & VR Meetings | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Microsoft Teams now lets you hold meetings in 3D and VR, as its immersive chatting platform Microsoft Mesh has now come out of preview. Microsoft announced Mesh back in early 2021, essentially acting as the company’s foundation for building multi-user XR applications and letting cross-platform users connect in a virtual environment. It’s a bit like …

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Bath research used for virtual reality training at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bath research used for virtual reality training at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Doctors and medical students at the NHS Trust are using VR tech to spot the signs and symptoms of sepsis.

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AI, VR and techy classrooms: what's next for ed tech in 2024

AI, VR and techy classrooms: what's next for ed tech in 2024 | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Coming soon: advances in VR and high-tech classrooms, plus even more AI. After a 2023 filled with “metaversities,” robots rolling across campuses and artificial intelligence tools spurring both anxiety and excitement, what could this coming year have in store f
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Developing VR Projects From the Ground Up at South Carolina State University.

Developing VR Projects From the Ground Up at South Carolina State University. | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Creative approaches to funding and supporting virtual reality projects can help launch an initiative and seed additional projects.
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Future Prospects and Considerations for AR and VR in Higher Education Academic Technology.

Future Prospects and Considerations for AR and VR in Higher Education Academic Technology. | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Imagining how the future might unfold, especially for emerging technologies like AR and VR, can help prepare for what does end up happening.
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The exploration of augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) technologies in higher education is a fascinating and timely subject. It's encouraging to see institutions like UC Berkeley critically assessing the potential of these technologies while also considering important factors such as privacy, accessibility, and security. As AR and VR continue to evolve, their integration into education could lead to transformative experiences for both students and educators, opening up new horizons in teaching, learning, and research. It will be exciting to see how these technologies shape the future of higher education.
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Concussion: Why a Sydney junior league is strapping VR goggles on 3000 players

Concussion: Why a Sydney junior league is strapping VR goggles on 3000 players | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Young rugby league players will have their cognitive function tested by virtual reality technology as the code grapples with how to protect their brains from long-term harm.
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VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time

VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses.
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Virtual Reality Therapy Could Give Relief to Seniors

Virtual Reality Therapy Could Give Relief to Seniors | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Some care facilities are giving older adults a way to visit their pasts to boost their well-being.
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Virtual reality can support and enhance outdoor environmental education

Virtual reality can support and enhance outdoor environmental education | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
The use of virtual reality and augmented reality in environmental education is controversial, but there are clear benefits.

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Meta, Apple and why still a long way away from truly immersive VR

Meta, Apple and why still a long way away from truly immersive VR | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Meta and Apple are both working on next generation headsets, but when will we get that transportive experience promised in decades of film?
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Geology Virtual Field Experience

Geology Virtual Field Experience | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
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Curtin Students venture into virtual Geological field trips.
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Everyone is using headsets like Apple’s Vision Pro wrong, a study says.

Everyone is using headsets like Apple’s Vision Pro wrong, a study says. | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
A Stanford experiment and research into headsets like the Vision Pro suggests their use should be rare -- not for daily use at home, the office or in public.
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How Do I Set Up a Virtual Reality Lab?

How Do I Set Up a Virtual Reality Lab? | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
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In our updated guide, you learn which important questions to ask, and how to conceptualize a VR lab that sets you up for long-term success. We feature the latest VR hardware, plus new information on eye tracking and VR training.

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Can AR and VR finally disrupt the exhausting culture of video meetings?

Can AR and VR finally disrupt the exhausting culture of video meetings? | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Some companies touted virtual and augmented reality as the new frontier of the office. It hasn't materialised. But XR tech still may have a role to play in the modern hybrid workplace.
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Believable Virtual Reality does not need high-end VR headsets — study

Believable Virtual Reality does not need high-end VR headsets — study | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
A study shows that emotional connection, not high-end graphics, is responsible for immersion in a VR environment.
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Virtual reality has expanded into job training

Virtual reality has expanded into job training | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
More and more employers are using VR to train their workers, seeking to provide trainees with something close to real-world experience simply by putting on a headset.
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Remembering and Reliving the Past in VR at Jackson State University.

Remembering and Reliving the Past in VR at Jackson State University. | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Virtual reality can bring history to life, providing an immersive experience of events that continue to shape who we are today.
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Virtual reality is finally ready to revolutionize education

Virtual reality is finally ready to revolutionize education | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Dreamscape Learn aims to supplement and radically transform education with 'hands-on' labs conducted in virtual reality.
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Before Using Augmented and Virtual Reality Tools, Teachers Should Develop a Plan 

Before Using Augmented and Virtual Reality Tools, Teachers Should Develop a Plan  | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
As an early adopter and enthusiast for immersive technology in schools, I’ve had the opportunity to share ways to use augmented and virtual reality t

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How virtual reality is helping young people with their mental health

How virtual reality is helping young people with their mental health | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
In a daunting cafe scene, a dubious-looking man in sunglasses gives our reporter the hairy eyeball before her credit card is declined. Welcome to the new world of therapy for mental health.
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Virtual Reality In Hospice Care

Virtual Reality In Hospice Care | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it

Hospice care is an approach to healthcare for people who are terminally ill and are approaching the end of life. As all attempts to cure the illness are stopped, efforts are focused on ensuring the comfort and well-being of the person whether at home or in a hospital, until their time comes. 

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SilVR Adventures - Virtual Reality Experiences for Seniors

SilVR Adventures - Virtual Reality Experiences for Seniors | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Virtual reality activities that improve quality of life by bringing joy to seniors. Aged care facilities, retirement living communities, hospitals and more.
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AI Plus VR at Purdue University Global | EDUCAUSE

AI Plus VR at Purdue University Global | EDUCAUSE | Augmented, Alternate and Virtual Realities in Education | Scoop.it
Adding artificial intelligence to virtual reality provides nursing students with realistic, immersive learning experiences that prepare them to treat
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Our next goal is to embed AI into our 360 projects for Science and Engineering students