extended reality
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September 9, 2024
U-M faculty implementing extended reality technology in classes
U-M has seen a boom in extended reality and virtual reality technology since launching its XR Initiative in the fall of 2019, with many faculty members using it in their classrooms this fall.
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September 9, 2024
Learning how to use XR technology
People in the U-M community interested in further expanding their knowledge of XR technology can participate in one of the Center for Academic Innovation’s massive open online courses.
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September 9, 2024
XR technology helps staff hone interviewing skills
The Center for Academic Innovation has created a program to also help staff members throughout the University of Michigan campus.
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September 9, 2024
Understanding extended-reality terminology
Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term to describe augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR).
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March 18, 2024
XR stage expands global education through virtual production
The new extended reality stage at U-M’s Center for Academic Innovation is helping build online learning opportunities so students can engage and dive into an immersive virtual journey.
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February 9, 2023
U-M launches three online courses using extended reality
The Center for Academic Innovation and Coursera have launched the first three in a set of 10 planned online learning opportunities that integrate extended-reality technologies into the learning experience.
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January 25, 2023
XR technology team to serve 2023 Taubman artist residency
Gibson/Martelli, a London-based team specializing in extended-reality technology, will be the 2023 artists in residency at the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning.
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April 20, 2022
Academic Innovation, Coursera to team up for 10 XR-enhanced courses
U-M’s Center for Academic Innovation and the online learning platform Coursera are partnering on 10 new courses enhanced by extended reality technologies.
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September 29, 2021
XR technology ‘brings’ conference goers to iconic U-M space
As the Center for Academic Innovation prepared for its first annual XR Summit, organizer Jeremy Nelson had an idea: create a virtual representation of the Diag for people to meet, using the technology that was the focus of the event.
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May 25, 2021
XR advertising could be a consumer threat if left unchecked
Investment in augmented and virtual reality is expected to mushroom in the coming years, and so are the opportunities for those advertisers who would use the technology to manipulate, U-M researchers say.
