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Education’s Next Big Leap: Immersive VR Education For Better Learning

VRScout

Immersive education presents a safer, more effective alternative to conventional learning. While investing in VR education and training applications may seem unnecessary, time-consuming, or just a “nice to have”, immersive technologies can play a large role in educating students and employees efficiently and effectively.

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The Future of VR in Education: Full Immersion in Learning

ARPost

Some schoolchildren are visual learners: it is important for them to “see” the object of study, and not just hear or read about it. The results of studies on the VR impact on student engagement in the learning process show that in more than 60% of cases, students have increased attention, and interest in the subject.

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Studying Social Presence in VR

Tech Trends VR

New research by the University of British Columbia highlights both similarities and differences in the way people interact in virtual environments and the real world. However, when the researchers introduced social presence in the virtual environment, they were surprised to find it actually had limited impact on subjects’ yawning.

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Strivr Enhances Immersive Learning With Generative AI, Equips VR Training Platform With Mental Health and Well-Being Experiences

ARPost

More Companies Lean Toward Immersive Learning Today’s business landscape is rapidly evolving. Research shows that learning through VR environments can significantly enhance knowledge retention, making it a groundbreaking development in employee training. However, this technology isn’t a new concept at all.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

VRScout

Moreover, immersive technology can improve students’ learning experience while teaching them to embrace technology. 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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Scientists Use Yawning To Study Social Presence In VR

VRScout

So when studying the psychological effects of being immersed and interacting with others while immersed in virtual reality, researchers at the University of British Columbia decided to use yawning patterns as a benchmark to compare people’s behaviours in real-world, face-to-face interactions as opposed to VR.

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XR Construction Case Study in Focus: CannonDesign and VIVE

XR Today - Virtual Reality

In the construction (AEC) landscape, immersive technology like extended reality hardware and software has the potential to transform all aspects of the workflow. The company wanted to be able to quickly assess and validate design concepts within a multi-user virtual environment, and host remote meetings to minimize travel costs.