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[PAST EVENT] Teaching & Learning Talk | Virtual Reality: Moving Away From Chocolate-Covered Broccoli

March 30, 2022
12pm - 1pm
Location
Hybrid - G64, Swem Library or Zoom
Access & Features
  • Free food
  • Registration/RSVP
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Location: Hybrid - G64 [Swem Library, ground floor near the Print Shop] or Zoom

Date/Time: March 30, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

**Lunch Provided with RSVP before Noon on Friday, Mar. 24**

Virtual reality: What exactly is this form of "fake" reality and why is it so compelling as a teaching and learning tool? In this TLT, Jason Chen from the School of Education will discuss the educational psychology of virtual reality. What can VR do for us as teachers and as learners, which other forms of technology cannot do? More importantly, how do we avoid the common pitfall of using the "cool" and "fun" features of VR simply as a way to trick students into being excited about learning? VR is often used as chocolate poured over broccoli to convince children to eat their vegetables. But doing so makes children resent broccoli. So, how do we take features inherent to the "broccoli", and accentuate them so that it is delicious on its own merits? Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Contact

Amber Donnelly at [[adonnelly01]]