VSU Virtual Reality Lab

03/19/2024

The lab is completely booked out for the remainder of Spring 2024. What a semester!! Reach out to Dr. Ticknor if you would like to book dates for the Fall.

03/15/2024

Another great example of using VR for student learning.

On Friday, March 15, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will showcase how it will be employing virtual reality (VR) and other cutting-edge technologies to educate and train the next generation of h

02/28/2024

Someone in the info session on Monday asked for a recommendation for a charging dock for a Quest 2. Here is one I like:

Bioherm Charging Dock for Oculus Quest 2, Magnetic Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 VR Headset & Controllers, with 2 Rechargeable 2100mAh Batteries, USB-C Charger and Cable, Supports LED Indicator

02/13/2024

There are some cool VR apps on here…

Ultimate list of educational virtual reality games from natural sciences, humanities and other useful resources for using VR games in education.

02/13/2024

Go Kentucky!

XR Today reports on the latest extended reality news from around the globe, including virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.

02/02/2024

Very cool!!

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - In a first-of-its kind statewide initiative, immersive edtech startup CareerViewXR will donate more than 300 virtual reality headsets to public and private secondary schools to make immersive learning more accessible across the state of North Dakota. Distribution of....

01/30/2024

My latest article…using VR to explore the role of emotion in student learning.

PDF | The role of emotion in the context of virtual reality learning environments (VRLEs) has lately received increased attention, though there is a gap... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

01/14/2024

Wanna bring your class for a field trip. The lab is here to help. You can email Dr. Ticknor directly or fill out the form on this page. Note: This is for VSU faculty and staff only.

Virtual Reality Lab at Valdosta State University

11/28/2023

VSU Friends: The code for the VR lab is 20073. Please consider a donation if you’ve enjoyed or used the lab. There’s nothing like seeing a student use VR for the first time. It really changes learning in a wonderful way. There’s also several ongoing projects out of the lab that need funding. Thank you for your support if you decide to help out.

Today is ! Join us in giving back to your University, VSU! Every gift matters and every gift has the power to change a life.

Make your gift here today: https://community.valdostastate.org/givingtuesday

11/23/2023

10/11/2023

A FATS system as we’d call it in the field.

08/01/2023

We’ve been doing this since 2019! How cool is that!! More universities coming on board using the tech for

Students at IUPUI can practice public speaking in front of virtual crowds using VR headsets.

05/02/2023

See what ProfBobbie Ticknor has to say to MIT about using VR for reentry…

Corrections systems are using simulators to provide incarcerated individuals with more lifelike instruction. But is it working?

03/23/2023

Another great use.

If you’ve ever been in a room with a child getting a needle or an IV, you know it can be a pretty unpleasant experience. Story continues below advertisement Montreal’s Shriners Hospital for Children is reporting resounding success using virtual reality to make medical procedures easier.After yea...

12/31/2022

A great site to learn about VR content. Reposting for those new to edVR

https://www.stanfordvr.com/edvrapps/?fbclid=IwAR3AdcAIcRRDy328H7aWDs1pp7RLHt5J0UBxWvPu3ur4dCF3Ka7uXKaX8IY

VR Education Applications

12/30/2022

VR accessibility!!

Members of the deaf community are taking advantage of sophisticated hand tracking to use sign language in virtual reality.

12/29/2022

VSU Faculty and Staff: Want to bring your class for a field trip to the lab? Start a new research project? Signup for an information session? Contact Dr. Ticknor to schedule a date and time.

11/29/2022

Good review…

Even before the pandemic, XR technologies were proving their value to education. In the changed circumstances that colleges and universities face toda

11/23/2022

The lab is accepting new requests for field trips or events for Spring 2023. Faculty and staff at VSU can contact Dr. Ticknor for requests.

11/21/2022

Always great to see the students from MFT enjoying the VR Lab.

10/29/2022

An innovative pilot…

Kids are getting a better chance to bond with parents who are serving time behind bars thanks to virtual reality, a technology that continues to have an increased number of rapidly expanding uses.

10/17/2022

Dr. Ticknor will be speaking about using VR in the CJ classroom on Monday, October 31st. Register to attend CrimCon22 for free at www.CrimCon.org. See the full program here:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5eaaeac59806a33c28dad808/t/634d6e130d01562ebfecf735/1666018836972/2022+CrimCon+Annual+Meeting+Final+Program.pdf

A criminology and criminal justice conference designed to meet today's needs

10/04/2022

VSU Friends: The Faculty Staff Annual Giving Campaign was just announced. The VR lab is on there for the first time this year. New equipment is needed to keep up with the tech. We’d love to keep this effort moving forward. Please consider a donation. The link is below. The number is 20073. We appreciate anything you can give. 😀

Faculty Staff Drive, Campaign Donation, Pledge

09/27/2022

Cool!

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)—Deputies from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department experienced some of the latest technology in public safety. Hosted by the tech company Axon, the roadshow allowed law enforcement to experience interactive product demos. Virtual reality training provided deputies in-d...

09/21/2022

We love helping faculty think of new ways to use VR in the classroom. The next info session for VSU faculty and staff is November 14th at 2pm. Sign up through the Employee Development Portal. Spots are limited.

08/24/2022

So many benefits if the time and resources are put in.

https://theconversation-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/theconversation.com/amp/six-benefits-that-the-metaverse-offers-to-colleges-and-universities-188950

Colleges are offering more virtual reality experiences as they become ‘metaversities.’ vadimguzhva via Getty Images Six benefits that the metaverse offers to colleges and universities Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro Published: August 23, 2022 8.23am EDT Even though it’...

08/15/2022

Welcome back!

08/10/2022

Exciting work coming out of the VR lab. Check out one or the projects from last year. Drs. Ticknor and McQuade presented this innovative research this summer.