Schaffhauser, D. (2020) Arizona State Partnership to Embed VR into Intro Biology Courses, Campus Technology, 7 October
Here is another application of VR to add to the growing list of applications in education. Arizona State University has partnered with Dreamscape Immersive to provide three immersive ‘adventures’ for its Introductory Biology course:
- Alien Zoo,” a wildlife refuge for intergalactic creatures on the verge of extinction;
- “The Blu,” an underwater plunge where participants help to reunite a family of whales; and
- “Curse of the Lost Pearl,” an adventure to hunt down a lost pearl and break an ancient curse.
Working independently or in teams, students will grapple with issues arising in real wildlife refuges on Earth, such as treating infectious diseases, managing genetic diversity and balancing food webs.
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Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
