{"id":47000,"date":"2023-07-28T09:09:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T13:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/?page_id=47000"},"modified":"2025-06-06T09:26:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:26:18","slug":"immersive-technologies-xr-vr-ar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/experiential-learning-hub\/immersive-technologies-xr-vr-ar\/","title":{"rendered":"Immersive Technologies (XR\/VR\/AR)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Immersive technologies, including Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR), are poised to have a transformational impact on teaching and learning at 杏吧原创 University. Teaching and Learning Services is ready to support your immersive learning projects through the Future Learning Lab and Experiential Learning Hub.<\/p>\n

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Getting Started<\/h2>\n

Immersive Technologies at 杏吧原创 are supported by Teaching and Learning Services<\/a>. Check out the TLS Events<\/a> page for upcoming workshops or book a one-on-one consultation<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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What are Immersive Technologies?<\/h2>\n
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Immersive technologies facilitate virtual experiences that imitate or enhance physical reality. There are multiple types of immersive technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR)<\/a>, Augmented Reality (AR)<\/a>, and Extended Reality (XR)<\/a>. These technologies allow you to view and interact with simulated 3D environments and objects using headsets or similar VR devices.<\/p>\n

Virtual Reality<\/h3>\n

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<\/a>Virtual Reality (VR)<\/strong> is a simulated 3D environment that allows users to immerse themselves in an interactive virtual world that imitates reality. Using VR headsets, users can explore the virtual environment by moving around within a defined area.<\/p>\n

Examples of VR include Virtual Internships, simulated trips to other countries, lab simulations and virtual art galleries.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Augmented Reality (AR)<\/h3>\n

\"\"Augmented Reality (AR)<\/strong> is a technology that superposes digital elements into the user’s environment in real time, creating a hybrid reality that merges virtual and real-world elements. Unlike VR technologies that create immersive 3D simulations, AR alters a user’s perception by overlaying digital elements into their immediate physical surroundings. AR content includes animations, graphics, and 3D objects that can be viewed through headsets, smartphones, tablets, or smart glasses. The most common use of AR is text overlay.<\/p>\n

Examples of AR include text overlay, 3D models, and visualization of anatomy.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Extended Reality (XR)<\/h3>\n

Extended Reality (XR)<\/strong> is an umbrella term that encompasses any immersive technology that alters reality, including VR and AR.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Immersive Learning<\/h2>\n