For our online learning inquiry, our group explored how virtual reality can improve engagement and hands-on learning in online and distributed education, as well as the barriers that may limit its effectiveness.
Our presentation is broken down into four main questions:
1. What is your distributed and open inquiry question? (Mumen)
2. What is the relationship of your topic to teaching and learning? (Hasan)
3. What are the pros, cons, and risks? (Eric)
4. What are some of the strategies, best practices, and tips regarding your inquiry findings? (Mumen)
In our presentation, I am the first and fourth speaker answering the first and fourth questions from the list.
Resources:
Johnson & Johnson Institute. “Virtual Reality.” Johnson & Johnson Institute, https://jnjinstitute.com/en-ca/virtual-reality
Jobs for the Future. “VR in Education: Addressing Challenges and Unlocking Possibilities.” JFF, https://www.jff.org/blog/vr-in-education-addressing-challenges-and-unlocking-possibilities/
Common Sense Media. “Virtual Reality 101: What You Need to Know About Kids and VR.” Common Sense Media, https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/is-vr-the-future-of-education
Mauro, Katie. “Immersive VR Experiences for Middle and High School Students.” Edutopia, https://www.edutopia.org/article/immersive-vr-experiences-for-middle-and-high-school-students/
UNESCO. “Virtual Reality in Education.” UNESCO Digital Library, https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000372385
VictoryXR. “What $47,000 Gets You: A Full VR Classroom Simulation Lab.” YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Jv2uXESGc
Other group Members:
Eric Ding: https://ericdingedci339.opened.ca/
Hasan Sheikh: https://hsedci339.opened.ca/