Extended reality (XR) experiences hold the potential to transform the way we learn, work and collaborate. Specifically, it can make educational experiences more interactive, engaging and ultimately drive higher learning outcomes. In this episode, we feature Jan Plass, who discusses the affordances of XR technology, provides examples of XR learning experiences and shares his expectations for its impact on the education landscape. Jan Plass is a Professor at New York University, Paulette Goddard Chair, and Director of CREATE.
Learn more about Jan Plass:
steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/jan...
CREATE Lab:
steinhardt.nyu.edu/create
Looking Inside Cells:
steinhardt.nyu.edu/create/res...
On the Morning You Wake:
www.onthemorningyouwake.com/
Verizon AR/VR Learning Apps (i.e. Visceral Science, Mapper's Delight, UNSUNG, Looking Inside Cells etc.):
www.verizon.com/learning/ar-v...
NN/g ARTICLES & TRAINING COURSES
Augmented/Virtual Reality vs. Computer Screens:
www.nngroup.com/videos/ar-vr-...
10 Usability Heuristics Applied to Virtual Reality:
www.nngroup.com/articles/usab...
Virtual Reality and User Experience:
www.nngroup.com/videos/virtua...
Emerging Patterns in Interface Design ⁠ (full-day/2 half-day UXC course):
www.nngroup.com/courses/emerg...
The Design of Everyday Things (Book by Don Norman):
www.nngroup.com/books/design-...
Chapters:
0:00-3:13 - Intro
3:13-5:35 - What is XR?
5:35-8:54 - XR as a Learning Opportunity
8:54-12:19 - Examples of XR for learning
12:19-15:30 - Evidence of Learning with VR Technology
15:30-18.51 - Can VR features Induce Emotions and Result in Better Learning Outcomes?
18:51-23.45 - Comparing UX in 2D and 3D spaces?
23:45-27:41 - Accessibility and Inclusivity in XR
27:41 - XR Development: The Role of Affordances