Virtual Reality

December 8, 2016

Virtual Reality In eLearning: Is It A Reality Today?

Virtual Reality is in its “pong” period. Is it too early for mass adoption in the eLearning industry? Let us have a look at whether Virtual Reality in eLearning can really happen.

by Eóghan Quigley

October 15, 2016

Benefits And Drawbacks Of Using Virtual Reality In Learning And Development

Virtual Reality (VR) has slowly but surely been edging into the eLearning industry over the last couple of years. But is it really an effective and realistic strategy to adopt? This article looks at the advantages and perceived drawbacks of using virtual reality in Learning and Development (L&D).

by Sam Harris

October 12, 2016

7 Engaging Augmented Reality Activities To Include In eLearning

Augmented reality combines modern tech with real world settings to provide an immersive eLearning experience. In this article, I'll share 7 engaging augmented reality activities to include in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

May 26, 2016

Benefits Of eLearning In The Automotive Industry

Thanks to the recent explosion of eLearning in the automotive industry, gaining an in-depth knowledge of vehicles, their engines, and their different systems is easier than ever before.

by Adrienne Erin

May 16, 2016

When To Include Online Training Simulations: 6 Instances To Consider

You want to give your corporate learners real world experience, minus the real world repercussions. But how can you help them learn from their mistakes and perfect their problem-solving approach in a safe and supportive environment? More importantly, are simulations REALLY the right option for online training? In this article, I’ll highlight the many ways that you can use online training simulations to your corporate learners’ advantage.

by Christopher Pappas

May 9, 2016

Augmented Reality: From Concept To Execution

Augmented Reality or AR was created to engage by adding multimedia elements to written or static forms of material. This article shows you how easy is to create AR with Zappar apps.

by Alexander Salas, CPLP

May 5, 2016

Virtual Reality In The Classroom: Is Virtual Reality Making A Comeback In Education?

While the concept of virtual reality in the classroom seemed ideal in the past, this technology had very high overhead costs. Now things have changed; but is this enough to expect a comeback of virtual reality in the classroom?

by Anand Timothy

March 30, 2016

Using Virtual Reality In Education

The beginning of the Sixties, besides the Cuban Crisis and the rise of the hippie movement, is notable for giving birth to Sensorama, one of the earliest prototypes of the modern virtual reality equipment. It allowed for viewing stereoscopic 3D images accompanied by stereo sound, smells, as well as wind effect. The device was revolutionary for its time, and it spearheaded the development of what Jaron Zepel Lanier dubbed in 1989 as “Virtual Reality” (VR). Having obtained a catchy name, the new technology has been gathering new adherents ever since.

by Michael Treser

March 24, 2016

Virtual Reality And Augmented Reality In Education

This article describes how virtual reality and augmented reality are already being used to implement primary and secondary education.

by Leticia Lafuente López

March 16, 2016

4 Changes That Will Shape The Classroom Of The Future: Making Education Fully Technological

It’s difficult to discuss the classroom of the future, as if it is something that it exists in some faraway time. The truth is, education is changing right now. Technology and expanded knowledge of the learning process have already resulted in a metamorphosis of the classroom and of teaching methods. There will be even more changes in the future.

by Ethan Dunwill

March 9, 2016

Technology, Programming, And Robotics For Kids In Spain

Technology, programming, and robotics for kids is part of the official curriculum in Spain since the 2015-2016 school year. This article describes how this subject is being covered in public and private schools.

by Leticia Lafuente López

March 6, 2016

Critical Thinking In Spidery Prose

This rather whacky 7th geek article has been written with a good dollop of artistic freedom. It features a she-spider and he-spider starting off on the wrong foot and then winding up strangely talking about virtual reality and augmented reality. Throughout the article nevertheless, there are actually some critical-thinking moments of clarity upon which the reader might dwell.

by Chris Alexander