Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality and Physical Disabilities

Brie Prodanovich

Multiple Choice

When was the first form of Virtual Reality shown?

• 1945

• 2000

• 1838

• 1874

Although panoramic paintings were around before the Stereoscope, this ​creation made seeing two 2-dimensional images give the illusion that it was 3-dimensional.

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"The computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors."

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Virtual Reality Today​

Poll

Have you ever used Virtual Reality?

• Yes

• No

​*Video games

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​Low tech- computer mouse, keyboard, monitor

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Non-imersive

*Simulations​

*IMAX movies​

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​Mid tech- Large concave screens, projectors​, gaming computers

​​Semi-imersive

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​*Birdly- fly like a bird​

*Nefertari- Ancient Times​

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High tech- VR glasses, gloves, body sensors​

​​Fully Immersive

How does it help?

​* Plan accessible routes

*Out of​ reach experiences

* Experiences that are too expensive

* ​Overcome physical limitations

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Opportunities

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*Immersions that help people understand what it is like for a person with Alzheimers or dementia.

*Training on how to use wheelchair in the real world​

​​Empathy

​Near and Far sighted Augmented Aid helping people with visual disabilities see clearer.

​​Seeing Clearer

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​Shows reaction time for activities. Example: In a science lab, you can see the reaction time of chemicals interacting.

​​Real-time Feedback

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​By imagining a movement, the motor cortex is stimulated. This is where voluntary movement comes from.

​​Stimulate Motor Cortex

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​Improving Motor Skills and Aiding in Recovery

*Tiered content

*Variety of materials

*Presentation Styles

*Learning Contracts

*Compacting​

​​Content

*Tiered Activities

*Learning Centers

*Interactive Journals

*Jigsaw activities​

*Manipulatives

​​Process

*Learning Menus

*Tiered Products

*Raft

*Tic-tac-toe

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Product