Harsh Reality to Virtual Reality: Getting Ahead with Immersive Tech

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 11:45AM–12:30PM CT | W185a, Level 1
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Interactive Presentation
Virtual reality and 360° video can increase student engagement through presence and immersion, but there is little guidance in the literature to show educators how to get started with these technologies. We will share our process and demonstrate how easy it can be to get started with feasible, low-cost options.

Outcomes: Identify beginner and advanced technology options for developing 3D models and learn about the affordances and limitations of each * Experience a 360° virtual tour using a low-cost VR headset * Adapt our process to explore VR/360° options and align them to the pedagogical needs of your own courses

Presenters

  • Josh Byrd

    Instructional Production Specialist, The Pennsylvania State University

  • Howard Ings

    Multimedia Specialist, The Pennsylvania State University

  • Chris Lawrence

    Director of Online Education/Associate Teaching Professor, The Pennsylvania State University

Resources & Downloads

  • Harsh Reality to Virtual Reality Handout

    Updated on 3/27/2025

  • Harsh Reality to Virtual Reality Slides

    Updated on 3/27/2025