Getting started with Immersive Technologies in Higher Education

This e-book reports on a SATLE-funded project to explore the use of immersive technologies in Higher Education. It includes case studies, practical guidance and a brief review of the literature on immersive learning from the project team. It is intended for those considering using VR in their teaching, and for those who support learning.

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The resource includes a brief overview of the literature around immersive learning, with key concepts to consider. It also includes a practical guide for those thinking about where they should start and who they should connect with within their organisations. Finally, it provides examples of where VR was used in a module, and aligned with specific learning outcomes, which will be useful to those thinking about how to integrate immersive learning with VR in the curriculum,

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McDermott, G. (16/02/2025). Getting started with immersive technologies in higher education. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/getting-started-with-immersive-technologies-in-higher-education/ License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND).

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