About the Webinar
Date and Time: March 6, 2025 (10:00 AM CET)
Duration: 75 minutes
Location: Online (Link to Join Will Be Provided After Registration)
Facilitators: Zlil Busnach-Project manager and learning experience designer and digital pedagogy lecturer and Dr. Ariella Levenberg- Head of Innovation and Technologies in Education MEd program Gordon Academic College of Education,
Webinar Overview:
Join us for an engaging webinar designed for teachers, education students, and lecturers eager to explore how virtual reality (VR) is transforming education. Through interactive, hands-on experiences, discover how VR can extend learning beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
Webinar Agenda:
- Introduction to Virtual Reality
In this opening session, we’ll introduce the concept of virtual reality (VR) and how it immerses users in digital environments. Explore VR’s applications across various domains including education and entertainment, and get acquainted with immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR). This segment includes a captivating introductory video on VR in schools. - VR Technology – Common Tools and Applications
This segment covers popular VR tools and platforms utilized in education, such as VR headsets, apps, and simulations. Discover how these tools facilitate rich, interactive experiences in the classroom, alongside a hands-on experience with AR technology. - VR and Pedagogy
Explore the application of VR in educational settings, covering topics like virtual field trips, immersive scientific experiences, spatial explorations, and scientific visualization. We will also discuss how VR supports historical reenactments and cultural learning, enhancing the educational experience. - Challenges and Risks, Ethical Issues and Limitations
While VR offers numerous benefits, it’s vital to address potential challenges, including risks of addiction, physical discomfort, and dizziness. This section delves into these concerns, strategies for mitigation, and the inherent limitations of VR technology in educational contexts. - Preview to Our Next Webinar
We’ll conclude with a sneak peek into our next webinar, focusing on further applications of VR in teaching and learning, and effective integration strategies for this technology into your educational practice.
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is ideal for educators, teacher students, instructional designers, and anyone interested in harnessing cutting-edge technology to enhance learning experiences.