What is VR?
Virtual Reality (VR) is the use of technology to create an immersive visual and auditory experience that places users into a "virtual world." In some instances hand and body movements can also be added to the experience creating an even more immersive experience.
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Augmented Reality (AR) uses camera technology to create an interaction between the physical world and the user. While AR is less immersive than VR it can provide users with an interactive experience.
What is AR ?
VR in the classroom
Do you want to get started using VR in your classroom or maybe at home with your kids? This quick video will help get you started!
Virtual Reality in the classroom can provide a unique experience for the learner by immersing the student into another world without leaving the classroom. VR requires the use of a headset. While higher end headsets might run into the hundreds of dollars more cost accessible versions can be made for under $20. The main difference between the two would be the level of immersion.
English VR Lesson
In this lesson, we will explore American Writers by taking a tour across the country to discover the places that inspired these famous writers.
AR in the classroom
AR has become more accessible than ever before. In this quick video we will explore some easy ways you can experience AR at home or in the classroom.
Augmented Reality in the classroom can provide a unique experience where students can use technology to engage with everyday objects in a different way. AR makes use of camera technology that already exists within smartphones and tablets making it more accessible than a VR headset.
English AR Lesson
Explore a work of literature through AR. Discover the allusions and background information that lies just beneath the surface of a work of literature.
VR/AR in the News
With so much advancement happening in the field of VR/AR it can be easy to be left out of the loop. Here are some recent news articles that explore the new applications of VR/AR.
About
Josue Sanchez
Hello and welcome to my research project on VR/AR. I currently a graduate student at UNT in the MS Learning Technologies program. In addition to my studies, I am also an English Teacher in South Texas. For 15 years I have shared my passion for literature and philosophy with my students and have been extremely privileged to work with some amazing individuals.
