Digital Literacy for St. Cloud State University
For years, augmented reality technology has been quietly integrated into our lives. Experts believe it is ready to make the jump to the mainstream, but technical and social barriers remain.
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more on AR in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=Augmented+reality
As with all technology, XR is evolving. The current status in terms of accessibility is that more folks need to be educated about accessibility in the VR space. In general, most experiences are not accessible, yet.
Oculus For Developers has some documentation for Designing accessible VR. You can find it here:
https://developer.oculus.com/learn/design-accessible-vr/
My current research with VEIL (Virtual Experience Interaction Lab https://www.veilab.org/) involves examining Design Patterns in VR. My future work involves research into inclusive and accessible XR. In addition, I am working on a book that will be related to XR and spatial computing.
You can check out my book that is available online at this link: https://www.apress.com/gp/book/9781484250150
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more on XR in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=extended+reality
Rapid speeds and massive capacity connections offered by 5G hold the potential to drastically transform how healthcare is delivered. The DOD last June named JBSA as the experimentation site specifically for 5G in telemedicine and medical training. This pilot is part of the second tranche of military installations the Pentagon is steering as part of an ambitious effort to explore and prototype 5G-enabled technologies
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more on AR in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=Augmented+reality
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more on VR in this IMS blog
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more on AR in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=Augmented+reality
Implementing student-directed hybrid classes
Brian J. Beatty
https://edtechbooks.org/hyflex
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more on hyflex in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=hyflex
Rather than create plug-ins for Zoom or similar services, however, Engageli’s founders created a standalone platform that combines video with active-learning features such as quizzes and small-group breakouts. Instructors can also track engagement.
Class, formerly named ClassEDU, last year began testing add-on software for Zoom that allows instructors to administer assignments and track student engagement.
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more on Zoom in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=zoom
Here’s what students hope you’ll keep doing in the fall — and what they hope you’ll drop.
https://www.chronicle.com/article/7-dos-donts-for-post-pandemic-teaching-with-technology
a February panel of students sharing their views on pandemic teaching….
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more on online learning in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=online+learning
Jeremy Bailenson
https://hbr.org/2020/09/is-vr-the-future-of-corporate-training
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https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/269445281/why-virtual-reality-training-matters-and-helping-ceos
A wide range of manufacturing industries such as oilgas refineries, petrochemicals, power, mining, automotive, aerospace, life sciences, pharmaceuticals etc
Managers and supervisors can track employee learning performance with detailed evaluation reports and feedback to achieve the required competencies. The learning is gamified which makes learning fun and rewarding.
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more on VR in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=virtual+reality
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more on AR in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=Augmented+reality