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From VR to AR to Our XR Future- Transforming Higher Education

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The field of XR (extended reality) technology has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the world with countless use cases to benefit many fields of work. XR tech has been around for decades, with prominent companies like Sony, Microsoft, Apple, and Google making major headway in virtual reality development. Even areas like education had software developed to help bridge the gap between teacher and student, but it took a global pandemic for extended reality to really make its way into education as a standard tool. Now developers and schools alike are realizing the truth- that XR technology is transforming higher education. What is XR Technology Extended reality is an umbrella term for technology that uses digital products to enhance our physical world. XR encompasses both augmented realty (AR) and virtual reality (VR), as well as a combination of the two called mixed reality (MR). Augmented and virtual reality differ by one very simple little fact- augmented reality projects ...

Adoption of Virtual Reality- The Next Big Thing in Education

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Educators are exploring ways to make learning more fun, interesting, and engaging. Traditional education methods usually involve the presentation of facts and understanding information by reading textbooks or listening to lectures. However, our current teaching methods do not consider the individuality of students. Not all students can memorize a large amount of information, and some children are visual learners. It is important for people to "visualize" concepts rather than just reading or hearing about them. Virtual reality is emerging as a universal tool for education that can make learning more fun, interesting, and engaging. Several educational institutions see VR technology as the best option for personalized learning and are starting to adopt virtual reality in education to enhance the learning experience. According to a report , the global virtual reality in the education market will reach $32.94 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 39.7%. Do you want to learn more a...

Virtual Reality Advances in the Medical Field

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Virtual reality is a field of extended reality where the scope of the world extends into the digital field. Rather than the digital world being brought out to meet the user, the user steps into a place that's entirely different from where they are in the physical world. For a while now, virtual and extended reality in general have been limited to gaming and entertainment. Within the last decade, however, other industries have taken notice and found the benefits of virtual reality within their own scope. One such industry is medicine. While still in its early stages, studies are being done on virtual reality in the medical field and how it can advance things like surgery and patient care. Here are a few areas in which virtual reality has already been proven useful. Virtual Reality in Mental Health The Journal of Traumatic Stress, Vol. 12 (Rothbaum, et. al.) details a study done on the effects of virtual reality and how it can help with post-traumatic stress disorders. This study to...

How Can Virtual Reality Help You Find Your Perfect Career Path

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Choosing a career path is one of the most crucial decisions in an individual's life. Youngsters often find it challenging to choose their ideal career as there are a plethora of opportunities, but there are plenty of uncertainties at the same time. Usually, students rely on career guidance programs, aptitude tests, or online blogs to identify a career path. However, we must ask ourselves, "Are these methods really effective?" With a report suggesting that 70% of American workers are unsatisfied with their career choices, it is obvious something is not working in our current approach. Fortunately, we live in a technologically advanced era where cutting-edge tech like virtual reality (VR) is gaining popularity in diverse sectors. Virtual reality helps students experience " a day in the life " of a profession. The immersive simulations of VR bring career exploration to life by offering learners a first-hand experience of exciting career opportuni...