Download or read book Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education written by Choi, Dong Hwa and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last decade, virtual reality has been utilized in diverse fields such as entertainment, medicine, and industry. Recently, virtual reality has been applied in educational settings in order to transform student learning and experiences through such methods as building prototypes using digital devices or exploring new cultures through immersive interactions. Teachers who can incorporate virtual reality into their classrooms can provide their students with more meaningful learning experiences and can witness higher engagement. Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education is a cutting-edge academic research book that provides comprehensive research on the integration of virtual reality in education programs and establishes foundations for course design, program development, and institutional strategic planning. The book covers an overall understanding and approach to virtual reality in education, specific applications of using virtual reality in higher education, and prospects and issues of virtual reality in the future. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as gamification, teacher training, and virtual reality, this book is ideal for teachers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, academicians, program developers, administrators, educational software developers, policymakers, researchers, education professionals, and students.

Download or read book Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education written by Choi, Dong Hwa and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtual reality is the next frontier of communication. As technology exponentially evolves, so do the ways in which humans interact and depend upon it. It only follows that to educate and stimulate the next generation of industry leaders, one must use the most innovative tools available. By coupling education with the most immersive technology available, teachers may inspire students in exciting new ways. Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education explores the potential and practical uses of virtual reality in classrooms with a focus on pedagogical and instructional outcomes and strategies. This title features current experiments in the use of augmented reality in teaching and highlights the effects it had on students. The authors also illustrate the use of technology in teaching the humanities, as students well-rounded in the fields of technology and communication are covetable in the workforce. This book will inspire educators, administrators, librarians, students of education, and virtual reality software developers to push the limits of their craft.

Download or read book Virtual Reality in Higher Education written by Darrel W. Staat and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-08-11 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtual Reality in Higher Education: Instruction for the Digital Age brings to the foreground how Virtual Reality, using headsets in educational and training programs, is already beginning to be used in higher education. The book is the result of research to determine where and how virtual reality is being used in higher education, recruitment, and athletics. The book cites specific examples and methods used in teaching, training, and recruitment that would be of interest to faculty and administrators in community colleges and universities. The book is written to help faculty to understand the potential of VR for education, administrators to see possibilities for student recruitment, and athletic directors and sports program coaches to determine the advantage of new avenues for successful training. It is critical that faculty and administrators investigate the potential of VR for teaching, learning, recruitment, and athletics. This technology provides an immersive method that could create serious changes in how faculty teach, students learn, institutions recruit, and athletic programs train.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education written by Okojie, Mabel C.P.O. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s globalized world, professional fields are continually transforming to keep pace with advancing methods of practice. The theory of adult learning, specifically, is a subject that has seen new innovations and insights with the advancement of online and blended learning. Examining new principles and characteristics in adult learning is imperative, as emerging technologies are rapidly shifting the standards of higher education. The Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of adult education in residential, online, and blended course delivery formats. This book will focus on the impact that culture, globalization, and emerging technology currently has on adult education. While highlighting topics including andragogical principles, professional development, and artificial intelligence, this book is ideally designed for teachers, program developers, instructional designers, technologists, educational practitioners, deans, researchers, higher education faculty, and students seeking current research on new methodologies in adult education.

Download or read book Transforming Education with Virtual Reality written by Reena Malik and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRANSFORMING EDUCATION WITH VIRTUAL REALITY The book provides an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge reviewof the use of virtual reality in the education industry and businesses. Virtual reality (VR) technology has thoroughly transformed education by providing engaging and immersive ways for students to experience their education and by offering visual learning, creative development, etc., to enhance their studies. Moreover, with increasing accessibility, both students and educators can utilize it for effective teaching and learning. By embracing this VR-related technology, teachers can transform traditional classrooms into lively ones. Businesses can also leverage VR for skilling, up-skilling, and re-skilling. This book is divided into two parts. Part I discusses the opportunities, challenges, and application of VR technology, and Part II focuses on reimagining education with the metaverse. Readers will find in this book: a description of the relationship between virtual reality and student behavior; a review of VR-enabled tools and techniques for an immersive environment; a discussion on VR in the context of vocational education by developing a conceptual framework and roadmap for its adoption; an overview of the advantages, disadvantages, and mechanisms of VR through a detailed analysis showing a comparison of the strong and weak points of the technologies being used in education; a look at the future of learning in the context of VR; a description of the relevance of VR in emerging economies with the help of bibliometric analysis and discusses its future potential; a review of Metaverse as a new education avatar showcasing diverse educational experiences and how to reimagine teaching; an explanation of the relevance of emerging digital technologies in upskilling employees in fashion retail to impart an immersive experience for customers; a proposed framework for mapping the use of VR for students with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Audience The book is designed for information technologists, educational researchers, teachers, policymakers, government officials, and business managers.

Download or read book Innovating with Augmented Reality written by P Kaliraj and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-12-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Augmented Reality (AR) has many advantages that include increased engagement and interaction as well as enhanced innovation and responsiveness. AR technology has applications in almost all domains such as medical training, retail, repair and maintenance of complex equipment, interior design in architecture and construction, business logistics, tourism, and classroom education. Innovating with Augmented Reality: Applications in Education and Industry explains the concepts behind AR, explores some of its application areas, and gives an in-depth look at how this technology aligns with Education 4.0. Due to the rapid advancements in technology, future education systems must prepare students to work with the latest technologies by enabling them to learn virtually in augmented ways in varied platforms. By providing an illusion of physical objects, which takes the students to a new world of imagination, AR and Virtual Reality (VR) create virtual and interactive environments for better learning and understanding. AR applications in education are covered in four chapters of this book, including a chapter on how gamification can be made use of in the teaching and learning process. The book also covers other application areas of AR and VR. One such application area is the food and beverage industry with case studies on virtual 3D food, employee training, product–customer interaction, restaurant entertainment, restaurant tours, and product packaging. The application of AR in the healthcare sector, medical education, and related devices and software are examined in the book’s final chapter. The book also provides an overview of the game development software, Unity, a real-time development platform for 2D and 3D AR and VR, as well as the software tools and techniques used in developing AR-based apps.

Download or read book Virtual Reality in Education Breakthroughs in Research and Practice written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 845 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern technology has infiltrated many facets of society, including educational environments. Through the use of virtual learning, educational systems can become more efficient at teaching the student population and break down cost and distance barriers to reach populations that traditionally could not afford a good education. Virtual Reality in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is an essential reference source on the uses of virtual reality in K-12 and higher education classrooms with a focus on pedagogical and instructional outcomes and strategies. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as immersive virtual learning environments, virtual laboratories, and distance education, this publication is an ideal reference source for pre-service and in-service teachers, school administrators, principles, higher education faculty, K-12 instructors, policymakers, and researchers interested in virtual reality incorporation in the classroom.

Download or read book Designing Deploying and Evaluating Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education written by Akcayir, Gokce and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-10-23 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) provide flexibility in education and have become widely used for the promotion of multimedia learning. This use coincides with mobile devices becoming prevalent, VR devices becoming more affordable, and the creation of user-friendly software that allows the development of AR/VR applications by non-experts. However, because the integration of AR and VR into education is a fairly new practice that is only in its initial stage, these processes and outcomes need to be improved. Designing, Deploying, and Evaluating Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education is an essential research book that presents current practices and procedures from different technology-implementation stages (design, deployment, and evaluation) to help educators use AR/VR applications in their own teaching practices. The book provides comprehensive information on AR and VR applications in different educational settings from various perspectives including but not limited to mobile learning, formal/informal learning, and integration strategies with practical and/or theoretical implications. Barriers and challenges to their implementation that are currently faced by educators are also addressed. This book is ideal for academicians, instructors, curriculum designers, policymakers, instructional designers, researchers, education professionals, practitioners, and students.

Download or read book Virtual Reality and Its Application in Education written by Dragan Cvetković and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtual reality is a set of technologies that enables two-way communication, from computer to user and vice versa. In one direction, technologies are used to synthesize visual, auditory, tactile, and sometimes other sensory experiences in order to provide the illusion that practically non-existent things can be seen, heard, touched, or otherwise felt. In the other direction, technologies are used to adequately record human movements, sounds, or other potential input data that computers can process and use. This book contains six chapters that cover topics including definitions and principles of VR, devices, educational design principles for effective use of VR, technology education, and use of VR in technical and natural sciences.

Download or read book Virtual Reality in Education written by Avery Nightingale and published by Creative Quill Press. This book was released on 2024-05-03 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtual Realities, Real Learning: Transforming Education through VR In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, Virtual Reality (VR) emerges as a beacon of innovation, promising to revolutionize how we learn, teach, and perceive the world around us. "Virtual Realities, Real Learning" delves into the heart of this transformation, exploring the profound impact of VR technology across educational settings. From immersive historical tours to complex scientific experiments, this book unveils the boundless potential of VR to enhance engagement, improve learning outcomes, and democratize access to knowledge. Through detailed analysis and compelling case studies, readers are guided through the foundational technologies behind VR, the diverse applications enriching subjects like science, history, and art, and the creative processes behind designing impactful educational content. The book addresses the challenges of integrating VR into classrooms, from technical hurdles to ethical considerations, and outlines a vision for a future where learning transcends traditional boundaries, empowered by VR and allied technologies like AI, AR, and blockchain. "Virtual Realities, Real Learning" is not just a journey through the current state of VR in education but a roadmap to its exciting future. It is an essential read for educators, technologists, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the intersection of technology and education. Discover how VR is shaping the future of learning, making it more immersive, personalized, and accessible than ever before. Join us at the forefront of an educational revolution, where virtual realities foster real learning, and the classrooms of tomorrow come to life today.

Download or read book Ethical Considerations of Virtual Reality in the College Classroom written by Melody Bowdon and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethical Considerations of Virtual Reality in the College Classroom collects case studies that address both pedagogical and ethical foundations of extended reality tools in postsecondary learning environments across disciplines. With today’s institutional programs and faculty leveraging cutting-edge virtual, augmented, and mixed reality opportunities to teach and promote achievement goals, it is imperative that new research into these technologies speaks directly to their challenges and affordances within broad academic settings. This book showcases real-world examples of faculty members who chronicle and develop their use of VR tools across learning contexts and student populations by creating their own digital experiences, adapting open-source tools, integrating commercial products, amplifying crucial course content, analyzing outcomes data, and more. Nontechnical readers will come away with a new understanding of key terms and concepts associated with virtual reality and essential heuristics for evaluating the ethical implications of immersive approaches.

Download or read book Reshaping Learning with Next Generation Educational Technologies written by Braman, James and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-06 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional educational landscape often struggles to keep pace with the rapid advancements in technology and the evolving needs of both students and educators. This challenge has given rise to a crucial question; how can we effectively harness the full potential of next-generation educational technologies to shape a brighter future for education? A solution to this very question can be found within the pages ofReshaping Learning with Next Generation Educational Technologies. This book delves deep into the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), disruptive technologies, and cutting-edge educational practices, revealing their transformative power. Through practical examples, visionary insights, and thought-provoking analyses, it provides a roadmap for educators, researchers, and professionals to navigate this changing educational landscape. It's a call to action, urging academia to seize the transformative potential of these groundbreaking technologies.

Download or read book V Learning written by Leonard A. Annetta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equally grounded in the research and the practical applications developed by the authors over a number of years, this book shows how virtual learning environments could represent the future of higher education. As academics begin to use environments such as Second Life to reach a broader student audience, this volume offers the distance-learning community (administrators, faculty, and students) a different, yet successful, approach to delivering content over the Internet through 3D virtual learning environments that have the potential to transform higher education. Covering a broad spectrum of frameworks, from commercial multiplayer video games to online learning, the book shows just how powerful these environments can be in the arena of education, and concludes that data-driven practice will ensure almost universal take-up, even among those currently unwilling to use V-learning. The authors provide numerous practical examples of distance learning in its current state of development, as well as making informed predictions about how future environments might evolve. This much-needed book is right at the cutting edge of its subject, and comes at a time when research in both educational gaming and distance learning are converging.

Download or read book Educational Technology and the New World of Persistent Learning written by Bailey, Liston W. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technologies, such as artificial intelligence and augmented and mixed reality, continue to be implemented to support the process of teaching and learning. However, technological advances and new applications should not be seen as a replacement for the requisite consideration of proper needs analysis, instructional design, and educational philosophy within courses or training; rather it should serve as an enabler to allow faster and more open access to learning for individuals. Educational Technology and the New World of Persistent Learning provides innovative insights into technology integration methods within classroom settings including how they can empower students and how they can be used in the creation of dynamic learning experiences. The content within this publication examines e-learning, robotics, and tutoring systems and is designed for academicians, educators, principles, administrators, researchers, and students.

Download or read book Applications of Synthetic High Dimensional Data written by Sobczak-Michalowska, Marzena and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for tailored data for machine learning models is often unsatisfied, as it is considered too much of a risk in the real-world context. Synthetic data, an algorithmically birthed counterpart to operational data, is the linchpin for overcoming constraints associated with sensitive or regulated information. In high-dimensional data, where the dimensions of features and variables often surpass the number of available observations, the emergence of synthetic data heralds a transformation. Applications of Synthetic High Dimensional Data delves into the algorithms and applications underpinning the creation of synthetic data, which surpass the capabilities of authentic datasets in many cases. Beyond mere mimicry, synthetic data takes center stage in prioritizing the mathematical domain, becoming the crucible for training robust machine learning models. It serves not only as a simulation but also as a theoretical entity, permitting the consideration of unforeseen variables and facilitating fundamental problem-solving. This book navigates the multifaceted advantages of synthetic data, illuminating its role in protecting the privacy and confidentiality of authentic data. It also underscores the controlled generation of synthetic data as a mechanism to safeguard private information while maintaining a controlled resemblance to real-world datasets. This controlled generation ensures the preservation of privacy and facilitates learning across datasets, which is crucial when dealing with incomplete, scarce, or biased data. Ideal for researchers, professors, practitioners, faculty members, students, and online readers, this book transcends theoretical discourse.

Download or read book Methodologies Frameworks and Applications of Machine Learning written by Srivastava, Pramod Kumar and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-03-22 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology is constantly evolving, and machine learning is positioned to become a pivotal tool with the power to transform industries and revolutionize everyday life. This book underscores the urgency of leveraging the latest machine learning methodologies and theoretical advancements, all while harnessing a wealth of realistic data and affordable computational resources. Machine learning is no longer confined to theoretical domains; it is now a vital component in healthcare, manufacturing, education, finance, law enforcement, and marketing, ushering in an era of data-driven decision-making. Academic scholars seeking to unlock the potential of machine learning in the context of Industry 5.0 and advanced IoT applications will find that the groundbreaking book, Methodologies, Frameworks, and Applications of Machine Learning, introduces an unmissable opportunity to delve into the forefront of modern research and application. This book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights across a wide array of topics, ranging from conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches to the application of probability theory, statistical techniques, and machine learning in domains as diverse as e-government, healthcare, cyber-physical systems, and sustainable development, this comprehensive guide equips you with the tools to navigate the complexities of Industry 5.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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