Education 2.0 & 3.0

Virtual field trips can improve inclusion and boost diversity in STEM by giving all students the opportunity to see climate science in action

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One minute I was making my way through a San Diego conference center swarming with ed tech visionaries and investors. The next, I was sitting in a dark, eerily quiet room being outfitted with a giant headset, goggles, headphones, and hand controls, and praying it had all been sanitized first.

Suddenly, I was floating through the lush Alien Zoo in an ethereal gondola. I was surrounded by beautiful, colorful, dinosaur-like creatures that seemed to exist in perfect harmony. A god-like voice warned me that a species called the spotted glider was dying at an unusual rate.

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The gig economy has become a prominent and rapidly growing segment of the modern workforce, with millions of people around the world now relying on gig work as their primary source of income. From ride-hailing drivers to freelance writers, gig work offers flexibility and autonomy, allowing individuals to choose when and how they work. However, the emergence of the metaverse - a virtual world where users can interact with each other and digital objects in a shared space - is poised to disrupt the gig economy in profound ways, both positive and negative.

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In the past two-and-a-half years, we’ve witnessed a surge in the popularity and prevalence of new digital experiences in the nascent metaverse. There, consumers are transported to a virtual world that mimics real-life experiences using state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and more.

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Can you imagine taking a class of students to Greenland to study climate change without leaving the classroom? Can you imagine standing at the bottom of the ocean and teaching marine biology as fish swim all round you? Can you imagine shrinking to a size where you can explore a human body from within?

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During the past 10 months, I have also been taking a UX Design course to transition into a Product Design role. To commemorate my graduation from that course, as well as my time at the arcade, I…

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Augmented and virtual realities (AR/VR) are opening doors for new learning opportunities as higher education students and faculty discover the possibilities of these new technologies. However, barriers to adoption are higher with Minority Serving Institutions.

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Virtual Reality has been one of the most buzzing phrases in the technological world recently. Its amazing benefits have been dominating every industry, and the education sector is no different. This article confers 5 exceptional ways educators can benefit from VR for their online teachings.

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Discover the 6 Ds of successful immersive learning development, from discovery and design to defending the spend.

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Every year, software developers and engineers work tirelessly to make and design new tech that can be used to improve and enhance the educational world. Without most learners and educators even realizing it, education has advanced rapidly and extraordinarily in the past couple of years. 

One instance of this is how virtual reality has been integrated into most higher education institutions. There are lots of benefits to this advancement in tech. For example, it provides learners with a much more enhanced learning opportunity. In this piece, we will be examining everything that there is to know about VR, including how it is used in higher education. 

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In the latter part of the 20th century, what we now call the “Digital Revolution” started developing rapidly. In a relatively short period of time, humanity went from using mechanical and analog to digital electronics. The outstanding plethora of technological advances has brought us to today, a time in which technology has become a part of every facet of our lives. The latest advancement everyone seems to be talking about is the metaverse. Facebook’s rebranding and Mark Zuckerberg’s speech about the next generation of the internet have had everyone wondering what the future will look like. Although it seems that the metaverse will have multiple uses, in this article we delve into the ways it can change the face of online education.

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With the start of a new year, it is always a great time to explore new ideas or try some new methods that may be a bit different from what we have traditionally done. I always think it is a great opportunity to stretch ourselves professionally, especially after a break or during the spring months. 

Finding ways to boost student engagement is important, and what I have found is that by using tools like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), we can immerse students in unique and personalized learning experiences.

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Facebook changed its corporate name to Meta yesterday, as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s sweeping vision of creating a next-generation “embodied” internet inspired by science fiction, where users, as he described it, will be “in the experience, not just looking at it.” And he is targeting education as one key part of that vision.

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Discover how 3D visualization and configuration are revolutionizing eLearning, optimizing engagement and enriching learning experiences.

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Here's an easy way to use AI to create the images you need for a 360° interaction.

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With the help of the metaverse, students can take part in remotely accessible virtual classes that replicate certain aspects of a traditional classroom in the educational setting.

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Virtual Reality (VR), together with Artificial Intelligence (AI), top the list of the technology trends in higher education. We can expect to see both VR and AI playing a paramount role in accelerating the Digital Transformation in 2023 toward the university of the future.

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How do you prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow?  Skill development and getting students ready for the workforce, Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in learning are great ways to prepare students. These immersive learning experiences allow students to experience real-life scenarios virtually.

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What can the metaverse provide to the learning and teaching environment.

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This article reveals the truth behind 6 virtual reality training myths so that you can make the most of immersive learning tech.

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Students gathered to learn about virtual reality and use their skills to develop programs as part of Newark, N.J.'s summer youth employment program

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The education industry today is facing a major challenge. Should educational facilities and businesses embrace modern technology in their training programs?

More often than not, technological progress comes to every industry, including education. However, the ability of the business to embrace technology depends on several factors, such as the goal of the training or budget.

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The higher education Metaverse is about creating immersive learning experiences. Soon, students will be attending the Metaversity. 

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"Talk of the metaverse is everywhere, even though the new, more immersive internet isn’t exactly here yet. Even so, some educators are trying to get ahead of the curve to help influence what kinds of education products and services emerge in the metaverse."

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The advancements in Virtual Reality (VR) have brought with them new and unique ways to enhance the educational experience of the masses. The implications are far-reaching and begin with the conceptualization of the curriculum throughout the entire education life cycle. The time has come to prepare for VR.

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