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You Can Take a Free Coursera Course on XR from the University of Michigan

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The University of Michigan has an ambitious XR program that is both incorporating extended reality into education within the University and trying to create the next generation of creators through education and outreach. This is one of the specific goals of The University of Michigan’s XR Initiative.

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VRARA Holds Annual Education Forum

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The VRAR Association held their regular Education Forum online on April 29. The virtual event, which included networking rounds, panel discussions, and expert presentations, was attended by hundreds of educators and solution providers. The Education Forum toed a close line when it came to hardware. Headsets as a Barrier.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

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The use of VR in education can make learning more entertaining, encourage STEM programs, and help with distance education. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv.

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GigXR Continues Content Rollouts and Partnerships

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GigXR creates and hosts some of the most mind-blowing educational experiences in what spokespeople call “the mediverse.” Through partnerships with some of the world’s best educational institutions and the world’s most innovative technology companies, the company is helping to bring medical education into the 21st century.

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Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

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Virtual Reality and Game Development Major – a Needed Addition to the Educational Offer. In making this addition to their educational offer, the University acknowledged the fact that there is a need for trained and skilled professionals in emerging technologies. Ohio University – Leading Transformation in the Educational Field.

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GigXR Partners With ANIMA RES to Scale the “Mediverse”

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Two giants in the world of XR and 3D medical education are partnering to scale the “mediverse.” Long-time ARPost readers may recall that GigXR launched in 2019 for the sole purpose of taking on XR education joint projects by Pearson and Microsoft. Better Education Means Better Medicine. About GigXR and ANIMA RES.

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How Is Virtual Reality in Online Education Used?

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A massive surge of online education and EdTech is taking place, and Virtual Reality (VR) is one of the technologies at the forefront of this movement. Thus, VR education programs and solutions are widely available to everyone and in any location, provided that they have purchased/obtained what they need?—?hardware