The term Virtual Reality (VR) is commonly used for technology-mediated environments that simulate reality. EXtended Reality (XR) is a broader term encompassing Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR).
Students and faculty are welcome to explore XR experiences in the Makerspace or check out Meta Quest 2 for personal use; please talk to our staff. We have free-play hours on most Friday afternoons during the semester.
We hold a collection of over 30 Virtual Reality experiences, for education and entertainment.
Examples include:
User training by the Makerspace staff is required for borrowing VR equipment.
Virtual Speech for Public Speaking Practice
Dr. Samuel Allen's COMM 210 class used a VR app "Virtual Speech" for practicing communication skills. The student immersed in a virtual lecture hall, giving a presentation to the simulated audience and receiving feedback from the VR App on pace, volume and eye contact.
The VR app also offers simulated environments for practicing interviews with AI generated questions.
Nursing Students Interacting with Becoming Homeless VR
The interactive first-person VR experience helps the RMC Nursing students gain understanding of people facing the adversity of becoming homeless.
Dori Broomell, Library Technologist & Makerspace Manager
Lily Zhang, Head of Instructional Design & Technology
