1. Immersive Learning Technologies
The way of the future

2. What is virtual immersive technology?
Biocca and Levy define it as...
“Communication Interface = (physical media, communication codes, information) + sensorimotor channels”
What does that really mean

3. What are they?
Simulations
Scenarios
Serious Games
Virtual Worlds

4. Immersive Learning Opportunities
This video from Case Western Reserve University depicts some of the many uses of immersive technology
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5. Immersive Learning is already being used for
Military simulations (action orientated courses)
Safety & OH&S training
Technical & product training
Collaborative student projects
Adaptive Learning
Training for physical & intellectual disabilities

6. Serious Games http://www.admstraining.com/
Click the link to experience an immersive learning opportunity

7. Further reading and links
<note this is very interesting, however is a long podcast. Approximately 1 hour>