Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality: The Next Steps in Learning?

The 5th Learning Tech Labs event.

We've all seen Mark Zuckerberg walk through a room of people with VR headsets, but why the hype? More specifically, why the hype in education?

We aim to answer this question at our next event and delve deeper into the immersive world of Virtual Reality, and explore our world in a new way with Augmented Reality

Join us on Wednesday, 13th April at 6.00pm to get a hands-on experience into this exciting new field, discuss ideas and plan for the future of learning.

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Room 1

Stephen Howell - Microsoft Ireland

Stephen is the Academic Engagement Manager at Microsoft Ireland. STEM evangelist, focusing on increasing the technical skills base of students, teachers and lecturers. This role involves field work including public engagements, guest lectures, workshops and conference keynotes, managing the Academic Team's Azure and software programs, content creation and curriculum design.

Twitter: @saorog

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenrichardhowell

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Stephen developed Kinect 2 Scratch, which allows students develop for Kinect. This free software is deployed in schools and universities worldwide, and used to promote Computational Thinking and make coding fun for younger learners.

Stephen will briefly discuss the HoloLens and answer some questions, before moving on to his work with the Kinect. There will be a live code that attendees can participate in, using their bodies through the Kinect's software.

Room 2

James Corbett - Simvirtua

Co-founder of @Simvirtua (https://twitter.com/Simvirtua) Ltd., building a Virtual Reality platform & tools. Exhibit A is @MissionVHQ (https://twitter.com/MissionVHQ). Also organizes @3Dcamp (https://twitter.com/3Dcamp) events.

http://simvirtua.com/

Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds. Simvirtua builds virtual reality experiences and software.We specialize in designing multi-user immersive simulations that can be used with head mounted displays, such as the Oculus Rift. Simvirtua has built a virtual reality platform – MissionV (http://www.missionv.ie/)– that is used by clients for education and training.

James will be giving a workshop in creating a virtual reality through the Unity platform. Feel free to bring your laptops along with you and follow along in Unity.

Looking forward to a collaborative and fun session!

See you all tomorrow