Since launching its XR Initiative in the fall of 2019, U-M has seen a boom in XR/VR technology with @UMichiganAI continuing to develop powerful XR learning experiences for residential and online students. myumi.ch/DrP9E#URecord
ALT A student uses VR technology in Peter Toogood’s course “Augmenting Reality in Medicinal Chemistry.
Mark your calendars for April 17th! 🗓️ The Center for Academic Innovation is thrilled to host Jamie Voris, CTO of @DisneyStudios, for an eye-opening Innovation Insights Keynote. Don't miss this chance to discover the magic behind Disney's immersive experiences and envision the impact on education and more. 🪄📚
Register Now: myumi.ch/233Mn
Since 2016 @CourtneyCogburn has led a project on VR for anti-racist training. After 7 years of design iteration, and thousands of users studied across lab experiments and nationwide field studies, 1000 Cut Journey free to download: oculus.com/experiences/quest…digitaleducation.stanford.ed…
The first three of ten #XR-enanched online courses in partnership with @Coursera have launched. These new online courses will allow learners to practice critical skills in an immersive environment. Learn more: myumi.ch/XnndR.
Augmented reality is hyped as a way to create unforgettable experiences, says @michinebeling — but he and @anamcard wanted to see if the tech could be used for sensitive narratives as well. Learn about their work with the Museum of Memory in Colombia: myumi.ch/gNb9R
ALT “UMSI research. AR Exhibitions for Sensitive Narratives. Designing an Immersive Exhibition for the Museum of Memory in Colombia. Michael Nebeling. Assistant Professor.”
A MOOC series being developed by Rebecca Quintana and Chris Quintana will be among 10 new courses enhanced by extended reality technologies and offered through a partnership between @UMichiganAI and Coursera. myumi.ch/y9NXX
ALT An Introduction to Learning Experience Design, a new MOOC series in collaboration with the U-M School of Education EdHub and the U-M Center for Academic Innovation, Rebecca Quintana, Chris Quintana
Today, we're excited to share that the @UMich is the 1st to announce courses using extended reality (#XR) on Coursera! These ten immersive XR-enhanced courses aim to help learners develop critical skills needed for the future of work & society. Learn more: bit.ly/3xEdJnD
Join us for the second annual #XR at Michigan Summit starting on 4/19! Hear from industry professionals and @UMich faculty innovators sharing their knowledge and insight around XR. Learn more about the virtual and in-person sessions at myumi.ch/6N15E.
4 trends that will shape the future of higher education weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/f… via @wef
1⃣ learning from everywhere
2⃣ from lectures to active learning
3⃣ focus on skills for a changing world
4⃣ from exams to formative assessments
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Learn how Rebecca Quintana, Associate Director of Learning Experience Design at @UMichEducation, collaborated with @UMichiganAI to design a course that uses VR technology to incorporate extended reality tools in her classroom. myumi.ch/G148q
ALT quote graphic, “Learning experience design exists at the intersection of design, theory, and educational technology, and students were passionate about the implications of the metaverse in instructional design.” Rebecca Quintana, Associate Director, Learning Experience Design
Did you know @UMichEducation offers a class on the learning potential of the metaverse? Taught by experts from @UMichiganAI, the course explores extended reality as an educational tool using platforms such as Spatial and AltspaceVR.
Learn more here: bit.ly/3o9BiPL
ALT A virtual space students used as a classroom and discussion space using Gather.
A team of faculty from @UMichiganAI, @UMichNursing and @UMichPharmacy designed a virtual reality experience that guides students on handling high-risk complications when giving chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer. myumi.ch/gNN1G