Join our EDVR Unconference on April 16, 2024, in ENGAGE XR, a two-hour anything-goes-informal conference exploring immersive education with educators, students, and researchers. An unconference is a real-time conference where you dictate your experience by either asking questions or answering them. Educators in VR supports the serendipity of such an event as anything can and will happen.  We will be hosting the EDVR Unconference Stage with a variety of speakers interviewed by Educators in VR Director, Lorelle VanFossen, discussing their innovative apps, teaching techniques, and mor ..read more

Hevolus and Lenovo are making waves in the educational sector Hevolus and Lenovo are making waves in the educational sector by integrating Extended Reality (XR) technologies with the Lenovo ThinkReality VRX headset directly in the classroom, transforming the traditional learning experience into an interactive and immersive journey. The collaboration between these two tech pioneers combines Hevolus’ innovative software and Lenovo’s cutting-edge hardware to create innovative educational tools that have both educators and students excited about the future of learning. “Our XR solutions enhance e ..read more

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are the real deal offering immersive and interactive learning experiences in unprecedented ways. AR overlays the real world with digital elements, while VR carves out a completely simulated environment. These technologies hold massive potential for Nigeria, where access to quality education and workforce development are crucial for steady economic growth and competitiveness. Educational resources and infrastructure meet with loads of inhibitions in the Nigerian space, letting AR/VR bridge such gaps by providing students with vi ..read more

Die Erkenntnis ist nicht neu: Der öffentliche Sektor in Deutschland ist mit multiplen Herausforderungen konfrontiert. Der demographische Wandel führt zu einem zunehmenden Fachkräftemangel beispielsweise an Schulen, in der Verwaltung und in den Kommunen. Der fortschreitende Klimawandel erfordert an vielen Stellen neue Strukturen und Denkweisen. Nicht zuletzt hapert es an mancher Stelle mit der Digitalisierung, die doch verspricht, Teil der Lösung für die zuvor genannten Herausforderungen zu sein. Neben der Überführung von analogen Prozessen ins Digitale liegt die Hoffnung auch auf den sogenann ..read more

Virtual Reality (VR) is changing the way we interact with the world around us. Extended reality headsets such as the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 allow us to truly put a digital layer over our physical environment. One of many use cases which has evolved the past years is VR training.  In this blog we will focus on the impact these trainings can have on education and the (operational) workforce.  VR stands as a game-changer, offering immersive and effective learning experiences. Embracing VR learning is not just about keeping up with time, it’s about revolutionizing how we educ ..read more

Die Swiss Metaverse Association publiziert das erste Schweizer Positionspapier zu Regulierungen im Metaverse. Der Verein erhört dabei das gesellschaftliche und unternehmerische Bedürfnis nach Regulation für den jungen Teilsektor des Web 3.0. Die Swiss Metaverse Association wurde im Februar 2023 gegründet und deckt als Public Private Partnership die Bereiche Wirtschaft, Verwaltung, Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft ab. Sie vernetzt relevante Akteure und fördert die volkswirtschaftliche und gesellschaftliche Verankerung Metaverse-basierter Anwendungen und Tätigkeiten in der Schweiz. In de ..read more

Methods of education have not kept pace with advances in technology but the imperative of change is becoming more apparent. Virtual reality (VR) is being adopted more readily as the gains of experiential learning is being realised. VR is making education less conventional and advancing K-12, higher education and vocational training. Education is the foundation of a strong economy. It increases human capital, drives productivity and boosts economic output.  For individuals, education paves the way to acquire new skills, develop critical thinking and analytical know-how, contribute to ec ..read more

In the recent Arthur Roundtable session held on 21st March 2024, enterprises came together to discuss and explore the future of new employee onboardings. This unique event showcased how BPM and Mazars, two leading clients of Arthur, are leveraging VR technology to enhance their onboarding processes, offering deep insights into the benefits and practicalities of innovative VR-based onboarding initiatives for new hires. The roundtable began with a pre-event networking session, allowing participants to familiarize themselves with other participants, setting the stage for an interactive ..read more

Revolution im Klassenzimmer: Das virtuelle Kommunikationscenter der BBS Wechloy  Großartige Neuigkeiten aus den BBS Wechloy!  Diese Woche durften wir ein besonders spannendes Projekt mit unseren Schülerinnen und Schülern testen: unser mit VReedback neu entwickeltes virtuelles Kommunikationscenter. Die Rückmeldungen waren überwältigend positiv und haben uns neue Perspektiven für den Einsatz moderner Technologien im Bildungsbereich eröffnet. Ein Schüler teilte uns mit: „Es fühlt sich so real an, und ich kann ohne Angst üben frei zu sprechen, das ist eine ganz neue Erfahrung ..read more

As extended reality continues to be adopted in colleges and universities, higher education leaders need to consider regulatory and ethical implications. The authors offer a three-phased implementation approach. Higher education is in a process of digital transformation. As we continue to embrace technology as a way to empower our institutional operations, teaching, and research, leadership teams are increasingly recognizing the capacity of emerging technologies to transform learning. Advances in augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR), collectively referred to as ..read more