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Tech Trends at #ISTE2019

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We’re headed to Philadelphia for the biggest event in the EdTech calendar. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit organization that serves over 100,000 education stakeholders throughout the world. TechTrends (@techtrends_tech) June 7, 2019. Click To Tweet.

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The (uncomplete) Immersive Technology in Healthcare digest?—?Decembre 20, 2020

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The (uncomplete) Immersive Technology in Healthcare digest?—?Decembre Decembre 20, 2020 Hello, this is a short summary of my technological watch on this amazing domain of immersive technology in healthcare ! Rendez-vous every mid-month (in french and in english). The company wants also to be more present on the US market.

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The Knight Foundation launches $750,000 initiative for immersive technology for the arts

TechCrunch VR

Knight Foundation is looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies. We’ve seen how immersive technologies can reach new audiences and engage existing audiences in new ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation, in a statement.

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Franklin Institute Transforms Museum Experience With VR

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Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a leader in science and technology learning through hands-on exhibits, theaters and live shows. So what better way to transform the way visitors engage with the museum than by immersing them in unique content in virtual reality.

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CrashCourse: The VR Experience That Teaches Young Football Players About the Dangers of Concussion

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It features well-known football players, such as Bryce Love of Washington Redskins, JJ Arcega-Whiteside of Philadelphia Eagles, as well as Trenton Irwin of Miami Dolphins. The entire action of this virtual reality interactive educational software is a first-person experience. Brain Fly-Through ( Not Released Yet ).

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Training Against Bias with VR

Tech Trends VR

Recent events in Philadelphia show why Starbucks should use immersive technologies like Virtual Reality to train employees on empathy skills. On Thursday April 12, 2018 two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks while waiting for a colleague.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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FACEBOOK KEEPS PUSHING THE VIRTUAL ENVELOPE. Starting with its $2B acquisition of Oculus in the spring of 2014, Facebook has continued to build out its virtual reality strategy in a big way. Special guest VRScout’s Ryan A. Swedish company Starbreeze acquired Nozon , a Belgian special effects studio, for almost $8M.