A Faculty Professional Development Model for VR/AR Integration to Enhance Student Learning Experiences

• In Event: DELT- Professional Development in Virtual Environments

Short Description

A faculty professional development (PD) model for VR/AR integration to enhance student learning experiences was implemented, and is currently ongoing in the College of Education and Professional Studies at a university in the southeastern United States. VR/AR experiences are transformative and extend learning where logistical and financial barriers exist. This design research study focuses on a PD model and best practices for preparing faculty members to design and integrate VR/AR immersive learning experiences.

Authors

• Contributor: Byron Havard, University of West Florida

• Contributor: Minkyoung Kim, University of West Florida

• Contributor: John Pecore, University of West Florida

• Contributor: Ashely Fee, University of West Florida

• Contributor: Kate Durden, University of West Florida

• Contributor: Kely Smith, University of West Florida

• Contributor: Michele Fero, University of West Florida