Virtual Reality (VR) has the potential to transform the way we learn and teach.However, to grasp its full potential impact on higher education, some pre-requisite knowledge about the technology is required and some very important questions must be answered.This presentation will provide a basic overview of the various VR technologies, present some key terms and definitions, offer some parameters and current exemplars of use in higher education, and provide a platform for discussion amongst colleagues.
Presented by: Dr. Don M. Leidl, RN BScNMN EdD
Dr. Leidl is a registered Nurse and Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan. His professional nursing practice is in acute inpatient psychiatric assessment and intervention and emergency department psychiatric intervention teams. His research portfolio is focused on the use of technology in nursing education and service delivery, most recently with a focus on virtual reality in clinical nursing education. Current research projects include work to create a sustainable evaluative framework for the College of Nursing distributed learning program and the use of 360°Virtual Reality Video to create immersive learning scenarios for nursing students and practicing clinicians in the mental health clinical environment. He has an extensive background in distance education and blended learning technologies in nursing education and is the current co-lead of Northern Nursing Education Network (NNEN), a UArctic thematic research network with membership from 7 countries whose focus is on leveraging technology to provide quality nursing education in the circumpolar north.
About the OnEd Network
The Online Education (OnEd) Network is a group of experts—and aspiring experts—working towards creating top-notch online courses for the university community. New technologies, approaches, and methods for online learning are continually changing how courses and programs can be taught. This OnEd monthly workshop series is part of a network at the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and beyond. Our mission is to build capacity for online course development and create a network of faculty, instructional designers, and support staff that foster a collegial environment of motivated experts that develops excellence, best practices, and strategies in online programming and teaching.
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Event Details
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- 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM CST
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- Delivered by Zoom - Please register online and a link will be emailed to you.
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