Virtual World
Explore how augmented and virtual realities can better our world.
What if you could instantly teleport yourself to a tropical beach? Face and conquer your greatest fear? Or even control a robot on the other side of the world? All of these things are possible (well, kind of) with virtual reality.
Students will explore the vast applications of virtual and augmented reality technologies; from their commercial uses in personal entertainment, to their powerful, social applications giving marginalized and at-risk communities access to mental health care, new skills, and much needed services. And yes… we’ll get to play around with some AR and VR too.
Details
Available: All school yearDuration: 1 module (75 minutes)
Capacity: 50 students
Delivery: Excursio; Incursion; Online
+ Students will…
Reflect on and challenge the idea of what a ‘virtual reality’ is.
Understand and experience the differing levels of virtual reality with a series of virtual and augmented reality devices.
Explore the many applications of virtual reality and discuss the possibilities for social and ethical change that they present.
Students who attend our online workshops will not be able to access some of the AR/VR equipment, on account of how physics works.
+ Industry Focus
Computer Science
Design & Engineering
Digital Technology
+ STEAM Skills
Creativity/Creative Thinking
Technology Skills
Ethical Considerations
Personal and Social Considerations
+ Curriculum Links
Critical and Creative Thinking
Design and Technologies
Digital Technologies
Personal and Social Capability
Ethical Capability
+ Pairs well with...
If you’re looking for an engaging way to kick things off, we recommend attaching this module to either the MENTAL or SWARM Exhibition Tours. How are leading technologists and health professionals collaborating to address mental health through augmented and virtual reality? Or how is virtual reality helping us to better understand how insects fly and interact?
Want to extend the learning? Try adding our DIY VR module so that your students can create, test and take away their own VR headset. Or throw in a Make it Work design sprint, or App of the Future app development module, and let your students imagine where we might take the VR of tomorrow.