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XR for education and research
Extended Reality (XR) technology can add value to both research and teaching and brings challenges. How do you integrate XR into teaching and research? How do you handle applications? And what does it mean for privacy and ethics? SURF promotes the use of XR in research and education and helps institutions to do so.
Month of XR
The developments of XR within education and research are moving fast. Therefore, during the month of September we will pay extra attention to the possibilities of XR (virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality). Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates.
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Edition XR in education launched
What are the possibilities, opportunities, applications, challenges and obstacles of eXtended Reality for education? Who are engaged in this? Where are we now and where are we going? Read more in the issue XR in education.
Highlights National XR Day
The first National XR Day was organised by SURF and TU Delft Library on 5 July. More than 220 visitors interacted and discovered what eXtended Reality (XR) can bring to education and research. The National XR Day was a real eye-opener for the possibilities that exist in the field of XR. Read more about the highlights of the National XR Day or watch videos of the presentations that were recorded.
Articles on XR | Q&A online education
Webinars and workshops
Webinar: Network technology and XR | opportunities and challenges
In this webinar, we will show some of the possibilities when it comes to using networking and XR. What are the current experiences of institutions to create a shared XR environment? And what are the possibilities with 5G? And how can a service like SURF IoTroam help?
Date: 2 September
Time: 14:30 - 16:15
Does Metaverse offer opportunities?
In this online session, we discuss the opportunities and progress of organisations within Metaverse. During this session, we will engage with KPN, TNO, Rabobank, Inholland and SURF about where they see opportunities for Metaverse, what holds them back, what opportunities Metaverse (or other technology) has.
Date: 28 September 2023
Time: 15:30 - 17:00
Send an email to projectoffice@surf.nl stating your name, organisation and email address if you would like to participate.
Webinar: Preparing students for VR. How to do it.
By preparing students well for VR training, they get much more out of it. But how do you prepare students properly? In this webinar, we discuss the importance of good preparation and what it takes to do so. In addition, several good practices will be shared.
Date: 15 September 2023
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Blogs en artikelen
Podcast on XR
A short 15-minute podcast about eXtended Reality (XR), its possibilities and developments, use in education and research, and National XR Day on 5 July next.
Listen to the Podcast -> What you need to know about XR
A National Day to Reflect on XR and our Responsibilities to each other
As XR technologies become increasingly ubiquitous in our daily lives, it is crucial that we explore the ethical implications and consider ways to promote responsible use and understanding of impact in education and research alike.
Current | Apple Vision Pro
It's been almost two weeks and the world of eXtended Reality feels different since Apple entered the XR market with the announcement of the Vision Pro headset. After years of rumours that such a moment would come, the XR market changed overnight. Paul Melis and his team explored what the Vision Pro could mean for XR in education and research.
Trends
Trend report eXtended Reality
- Enriching XR by combining technologies
- Virtual social interactions are becoming more sophisticated
- New equipment for new realities
- An increasing number of ethical concerns
- A fragmented ecosystem
Education
Webinar | Feedback in VR: what works?
Giving feedback in such a way that it feeds and helps the student's learning process? That is quite a challenge. VR applications offer additional opportunities to give (automatic) feedback, but make developing the right mix of feedback complex. Are you working on (practical) education in VR within your institution or do you want to start working on this soon?
Webinar | Deploying VR/AR yourself. A good idea?
Interest in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) is growing rapidly. It is increasingly being used in education. The webinar on 26 May discussed the pros and cons of VR, AR and MR in education. This awareness is necessary to make a good consideration. The roadmap that was presented can practically help with that. Read the webinar highlights or watch the webinar recording.
Students learn virtual pleading with PleitVRij
At Utrecht University, law students emerge from a classroom in their gowns. They practise pleading in a virtual environment. This way, they can practice their speaking skills in a realistic way and learn from each other. Their first reaction; 'what a cool experience!
Good examples XR in education
Looking for good examples of educational innovation with ICT? A number of good examples related to XR have been developed. Download the good examples and use them to innovate your education!
Innovation with VR and 3D theatre
An innovative working form combining VR and 3D theatre
Download the template here >
VR Fire Safety
VR module Fire Safety as part of the Aviation Services course
Downloadthe template > or the article >
VR Pharmacy Assistant
Using virtual reality to successfully practice practical skills
Download thetemplate > or the article >
VR Low literacy
A VR module to raise awareness of low literacy
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VR Motivational Interviewing
Practising motivational interviewing in Virtual Reality
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XR tool for patient case studies
XR tool for students with specific case histories to prepare for practice
Download thetemplate > or the article >
General
XR Developers Network
With the XR Developers network, we want to bring people together to take the use of XR for education and research in the Netherlands to the next level from a technical and development perspective. The XR Developer Network organises regular meetings and builds a thriving community around the technical sides of eXtended Reality. Interested in joining? Send an email to xr@surf.nl
XR on tour
In 2022, the SURF Open Innovation Lab launched 'XR on Tour', visiting various institutions and events. The aim of the tour was to inspire and find potential new applications of eXtended Reality (XR) for education and research.
Actueel | Apple Vision Pro
De wereld van eXtended Reality voelt anders sinds Apple de XR-markt heeft betreden met de aankondiging van de Vision Pro-headset. Na jaren van geruchten dat zo'n moment zou komen, veranderde de XR-markt van de ene op de andere dag. Paul Melis en zijn team hebben onderzocht wat de Vision Pro kan betekenen voor XR in onderwijs en onderzoek.
Podcast over XR
Een korte podcast van 15 minuten over eXtended Reality (XR), de mogelijkheden en ontwikkelingen, gebruik in onderwijs en onderzoek en de National XR Day op 5 Juli aanstaande.
Luister de Podcast ->Â Wat je moet weten over XR
Communities
Virtuality
Want to stay up to date on initiatives around serious gaming, simulations and virtual worlds within education and research? Then follow the community Virtuality or check out our YT channel @sigvirtuality.
Read more articles on Special Interest Group Virtuality.
Learning practical skills with technology
This community was created by the Digital Practice Skills Education (DOiP) working group of the Acceleration Plan. The working group was set up to share knowledge on digital practice skills education. Much of the knowledge is related to XR in education. Share your experience or chat with us. Read more about Practice skills learning with technology.
Online Education Questionnaire
The community Vraagbaak Online Onderwijs is for anyone who wants to share knowledge and experience about digital education innovation. Practice is at the heart of this community. Read the articles of the Online Education Question Board
Pilot
iotroam: safe and traceable connection of VR glasses
There is a huge growth in devices that need network connectivity to function. Think VR glasses, robots, digi-or smartboards, 3D printers, medical devices, AEDs, smartwatches and many more. With iotroam, you can connect IoT devices to your own institution's network in a secure and traceable way.