Virtual and augmented reality: Applications for adult learners
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 forced educational institutions to rapidly adopt different technologies for learning purposes. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are technologies that can be used to adapt educational practices to the adult learning field and create a more inclusive online environment. AR allows interaction with the surrounding environment by superimposing images into real scenarios. VR technologies allow users to fully immerse and interact with virtual environments. Both technologies can be an enabler element that opens opportunities for improving adult learners’ experience. This paper provides an overview of AR and VR technologies and their practical applications in the field of adult education.
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Author's Biography
Luis E. Orozco is an Assistant Professor of Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. A Fulbright scholar, he holds a Master’s in management of technology from Murray State University and a Doctorate in adult and community education with a cognate in information and communication sciences from Ball State University. His research interest includes the use of technology and self-directed learning to empower adult learners.
Regina J. Giraldo-García is an Assistant Professor of Research Methods in the Department of Educational Studies at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Her research is rooted in critical and developmental theories and is committed to promoting social justice in urban education. Regina’s interdisciplinary research explores school psychology phenomena, such as school climate dimensions, student voice and factors influencing minoritised students’ educational experiences in K-12 and adult education. Her advocacy seeks to inform practice and enlighten the path toward a brighter future where every student has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Citation
Orozco, Luis E. and Giraldo-García, Regina J. (2024, September 1). Virtual and augmented reality: Applications for adult learners. In the Advances in Online Education: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, Volume 3, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.69554/DMFL7408.
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