<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>virtual reality – Technology at MSU</title> <atom:link href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/tag/virtual-reality/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://tech.msu.edu</link> <description>Michigan State University</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:36:47 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">98790491</site> <item> <title>Check out trends in active learning that can benefit MSU</title> <link>https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/03/check-out-trends-in-active-learning-that-can-benefit-msu/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Noel]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 13:23:59 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Active learning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[classroom technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[faculty]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flipped classrooms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[instructors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[like Academic Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[makerspace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[micro-learning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[real]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rooms for enaged and active learning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtual reality]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://tech.msu.edu/?p=18195</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>It seems that every year those who work in education whip out their magic crystal balls and attempt to predict what trends will have the greatest impact in the classroom. All of us want to create meaningful experiences for the students and often that means trying to anticipate what their classroom expectations will be. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/03/check-out-trends-in-active-learning-that-can-benefit-msu/" class="read-more">Read Full Article → </a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems that every year those who work in education whip out their magic crystal balls and attempt to predict what trends will have the greatest impact in the classroom. All of us want to create meaningful experiences for the students and often that means trying to anticipate what their classroom expectations will be. If possible, we would even like to exceed those expectations.</p> <h2>Personalization & engagement</h2> <p>The past few years have seen a move toward a greater emphasis on personalization and engagement. In many ways, we are attempting to artificially recreate the ways in which we learned before formal institutions, when we experienced things in the world, instead of hearing about them in a classroom.</p> <p>Luckily, technology has allowed us to start crafting those experiences in a directed and purposeful way. At the same time, the benefits of housing these experiences inside a center of learning can still be utilized.</p> <h2>Classroom customization</h2> <p>The first major trend, though it should really be called a continuation of a trend, is the emphasis on adjustable classrooms and makerspaces. While from the outside these may appear to be separate things, they really are centered around the same goal of fitting the classroom experience to students’ needs.</p> <p>Campuses across the United States have begun implementing flipped classrooms that focus on allowing students to collaborate easily. In addition, the idea of the lecture hall as the primary go-to for knowledge is being re-examined often with an online, asynchronous component. The <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/teaching/real">Rooms for Engaged and Active Learning (REAL)</a> are an example of flipped classrooms at MSU.</p> <p>Makerspaces, where students can create and actively engage in learning through experiences, are also becoming more prevalent. MSU has several examples of these spaces. There are makerspaces at the MSU Library called <a href="https://lib.msu.edu/makerspace/">MakeCentral</a>, as well as the <a href="http://msuhatch.com/">MSU Hatch</a>. See <a href="http://make.msu.edu/">Make @ State</a> for more MSU makerspace resources.</p> <h2>Micro-learning</h2> <p>Micro-learning is a style of imparting information in small chunks taking into consideration our short attention spans. The basic idea is to provide short bursts of information, and then allow students space and time to reflect and discuss that information. This is another trend moving away from the traditional classroom lecture format.</p> <p>The most obvious example of micro-learning is the emphasis on short instructional videos in online and flipped classes. This is exemplified in the model advocated by <a href="https://www.coursera.org/">Coursera</a> and other platforms that offer Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs. IT Services also recommends this approach when instructors are designing and creating online videos. More information about our approach to instructional videos can be found at the <a href="http://hub.msu.edu/why-choose-video-part-1/">Hub’s blog post “Why Choose Video.”</a></p> <p>The micro-learning trend is not confined to video or even to the digital realm. Podcasts, games, and simulations could all be added to any instructional style. All that is required is some planning and creative thinking.</p> <h2>Virtual reality</h2> <p>There probably isn’t a more dramatic example of the future educational possibilities than the advent of learning experiences in virtual reality. While there has been a continued effort to create digital learning simulations for decades, the technology hasn’t been available until recently to make these experiences accessible to a wide audience.</p> <p>Now, not only is it possible for students to experience places that they would never have normally been able to travel, but they can also craft their own experiences and share them with others. Two services, <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/#about">Google Expeditions</a> and <a href="http://demo.thinglink.com/vr-editor">ThinkLink 360</a> are great places to start exploring how to integrate virtual reality into the classroom.</p> <h2>Moving forward in education</h2> <p>These new active learning trends provide some amazing opportunities for faculty and instructors to engage and excite students. Never before in history have the tools and resources been more accessible to provide lasting and meaningful experiences to broad groups of people.</p> <p>Learning should be fun for the student and the teacher, so try something new in your classroom. It doesn’t even have to be a whole course redesign, it could just be a lesson, or a single activity. If you tell your students that you are trying something new, I’m sure most would love to give you feedback.</p> <p>MSU IT provides <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/teaching/instructional-design-development/">instructional design and development</a> services to help faculty instructors discuss and determine how to integrate new active learning options. Request a consultation by calling (517) 432-6200 or emailing <a href="https://ithelp.msu.edu">ithelp@msu.edu</a>.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2017%2F03%2Fcheck-out-trends-in-active-learning-that-can-benefit-msu%2F&linkname=Check%20out%20trends%20in%20active%20learning%20that%20can%20benefit%20MSU" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2017%2F03%2Fcheck-out-trends-in-active-learning-that-can-benefit-msu%2F&linkname=Check%20out%20trends%20in%20active%20learning%20that%20can%20benefit%20MSU" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2017%2F03%2Fcheck-out-trends-in-active-learning-that-can-benefit-msu%2F&linkname=Check%20out%20trends%20in%20active%20learning%20that%20can%20benefit%20MSU" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p>]]></content:encoded> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">18195</post-id> </item> <item> <title>2016 top tech trends to watch</title> <link>https://tech.msu.edu/news/2016/01/2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciesa Design]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:37:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amazon echo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[apple]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[google cardboard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[oculus rift]]></category> <category><![CDATA[samsung]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smart speakers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smart watch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trending technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtual reality]]></category> <category><![CDATA[VR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wearable]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://tech.msu.edu/?p=14840</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Trends in technology ebb and flow as new technology emerges and makes older technology less relevant. But in some cases the newer technology never fully takes hold (Google Glass anyone?).</p> <p>We rang in the new year by exploring numerous sources to figure out what could be the new “it” products in 2016. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2016/01/2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch/" class="read-more">Read Full Article → </a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trends in technology ebb and flow as new technology emerges and makes older technology less relevant. But in some cases the newer technology never fully takes hold (Google Glass anyone?).</p> <p>We rang in the new year by exploring numerous sources to figure out what could be the new “it” products in 2016.</p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Smartwatches</span></h2> <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Smartwatch.jpeg" rel="attachment wp-att-14884"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-14884 size-medium alignright" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Smartwatch-300x200.jpeg" alt="smartwatch" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Smartwatch-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Smartwatch-1024x683.jpeg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Current smartwatches can be found on the wrists of early adopters everywhere, but these devices still lack some of the basic applications to make the investment worthwhile for many potential users. More applications and newer interfaces expected this year will make the smart watch and other wearables a more appealing investment.</span></p> <p>These devices could have practical uses in the classroom if students and instructors work together on creating innovative applications.</p> <p>Read more about smartwatches:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/04/01/oral-roberts-u-smartwatches-provide-entry-internet-things">https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/04/01/oral-roberts-u-smartwatches-provide-entry-internet-things</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2015/12/11/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-smartwatch/">http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2015/12/11/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-smartwatch/</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://www.techradar.com/us/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you--1154074">http://www.techradar.com/us/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you–1154074</a></span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Virtual reality</span></h2> <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14891"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-14891 alignright" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard-300x168.jpg" alt="Google Cardboard" width="300" height="168" srcset="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard-300x168.jpg 300w, https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Virtual reality is now as simple as buying Google Cardboard and using it with your Android smartphone. Facebook is even in on the action creating virtual reality experiences and immersive video games for Oculus Rift. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As this technology continues to go mainstream throughout 2016, we think more content generators will be creating interactive, virtual experiences that could transform the classroom and the way we interact with the world going forward.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read more about virtual reality:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/29/technology/google-virtual-reality-system-aims-to-enliven-education.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/29/technology/google-virtual-reality-system-aims-to-enliven-education.html</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://time.com/4172998/virtual-reality-oculus-rift-htc-vive-ces/">http://time.com/4172998/virtual-reality-oculus-rift-htc-vive-ces/</a></span></li> <li><a href="http://www.cnet.com/products/google-cardboard/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.cnet.com/products/google-cardboard/</span></a></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Voice recognition speakers</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/echo.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14890"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-14890 alignright" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/echo-300x169.jpg" alt="amazon echo" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/echo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/echo.jpg 530w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>With the launch </span><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/23/8826589/amazon-echo-available-everyone"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amazon Echo</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, it’s easy to see how voice-enabled technology could become more than an extra feature on our smartphones. As this technology continues to advance and the artificial intelligence (AI) behind the technology continues to learn from human behavior, we can anticipate new ways to interact with the Internet without having to type on a physical device or push buttons on a smartphone or watch.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This technology will not be able to write students’ papers, but it will be interesting to see if this technology will make its way into the classroom. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read more about voice recognition speakers:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://instructionaltechtalk.com/amazon-echo-classroom-assistant/">http://instructionaltechtalk.com/amazon-echo-classroom-assistant/</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://www.popsci.com/amazon-echo-first-artificial-intelligence-youll-want-home">http://www.popsci.com/amazon-echo-first-artificial-intelligence-youll-want-home</a></span></li> <li><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/03/amazon-echo/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/03/amazon-echo/</span></a></li> </ul> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2016%2F01%2F2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch%2F&linkname=2016%20top%20tech%20trends%20to%20watch" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2016%2F01%2F2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch%2F&linkname=2016%20top%20tech%20trends%20to%20watch" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2016%2F01%2F2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch%2F&linkname=2016%20top%20tech%20trends%20to%20watch" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p>]]></content:encoded> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">14840</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss> <!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. 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