Nov 01 2018

EDUCAUSE 2018: Experts See the Impacts of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education

Augmented and virtual reality — and extended reality, an umbrella term coined by EDUCAUSE that includes 3D printing — aren't fads that are going away anytime soon.  

To stay up to date on all of the news and ideas coming out of EDUCAUSE, follow EdTech's coverage on the EDUCAUSE 2018 conference hub.

Participants

    • Malcolm Brown, Director of Learning Initiatives, EDUCAUSE
    • Christopher Brooks, Co-Author, A Guide to Teaching in the Active Learning Classroom
    • Anthony Salcito, Vice President of Education, Microsoft

Video Highlights

  • Experts believe augmented reality gives students a larger perspective and expands teaching and learning.
  • More content and headset options are coming, says Anthony Salcito, vice president of Education at Microsoft.
  • Faculty, instructional designers and technologists need to work together to bring these technologies on board to make the most impact, says EDUCAUSE's Malcolm Brown.