Tech Tips: Augmented and Virtual Realities

In This Issue Our New Homepage What's New for 2019 Spring Classes Featured Courses: E-learning for Educators and Trends and Issues in Instructional Design Featured Resources: Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Training and the Classroom Tech Tip: 25 Resources for Bringing AR and VR to the Classroom Editor: Dennis O'Connor This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout College of Education, Hospitality, Health, and Human Sciences. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message. See What's New! Check out the new website. 2019 Spring Classes with Openings!  Courses are filling fast. Sign up soon!  Featured Online Courses EDUC 760 E-learning for Educators  January 7 - March 1, 2019 Our Students Say... "She is an excellent example of an online educator, and I will take this experience and attempt to mirror it in my future teaching. Her style of using YouTube videos for visual instruction was very helpful.” EDUC 765 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design January 7 - March 1, 2019 Our Students Say... "I got a job!!  Whooohoooo!  It's perfect for me as well. I am hired by Executive Director, Inc., and I'll be the instructional designer for their client, an organization called The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC).  I taught biology and chemistry as a teacher for the last 17 years, and this will be absolutely fascinating. I would not have been able to make this transition without the UW-Stout ID Certificate." ~ Julia Cabaniss, Thiensville, Wisconsin

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Featured Resources Immersive Technology: Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Training and the Classroom Key Concept: “AR = Places objects where you are, VR = Takes you to new places.” Jennifer Albat AR/VR: How Immersive Learning Technology Is Bringing Education and Training Into the Future Seeing is believing. Mariel Cariker's article is packed with videos that show you immersive technology in action. The videos help you grasp the complex vocabulary of this technology. Step into workforce training, healthcare, international hospitality, gaming, k-12 expeditions, workplace productivity, and university science labs. Don’t miss Michael Bodedaer’s inspiring TED talk on VR in science education at the end of the article. Can AR/VR Improve Learning? Integrating Extended Reality Into Academic Programs While it is easy to get caught up in the WOW factor, there are practical issues to consider. This illuminating #DLNchat summarized by Michael Sano captures the provocative thinking of ed-tech educators, university professors, and researchers brainstorming about accessibility, costs, best practices, and academic realities. 8 Innovative Ways To Use AR/VR Technologies In Online Training Looking for a way to distinguish your work? Instructional designers and online trainers will quickly see eight opportunities in this engaging branch of online training. Innovation: Creating and Learning in AR, VR Rachelle Dene Poth teaches Foreign Language and STEAM at a junior/senior high school and shares her story about working with virtual reality platforms. The opportunity to “create, collaborate, problem-solve and be curious” triggers the enthusiasm and engagement of the maker movement to motivate both teachers and students. Inspiring! Begin your Masters Apply Today! Degree Overview and Financial Aid Options Our Master of Science in Education is a 30-credit master’s degree that features all online courses and offers a flexible curriculum to meet your professional development goals. Select courses (11 credits) within an interest area, earn a certificate, or mix and match courses from several areas.