M-CELT: Center for Academic Innovation

AR/VR teaching-learning experiences in higher education institutions (HEI): A systematic literature review.

This article presents a systematic literature review of AR/VR teaching-learning experiences in higher education institutions (HEI), analyzing 129 papers from 2012 to 2022. The review highlights how AR/VR technologies have been successfully integrated into various fields, improving learning immersion, particularly in disciplines like hospitality, medicine, and science studies.

Bermejo, B., Juiz, C., Cortés Gómez, D., Oskam, J., Moilanen, T., Loijas, J., ... & Dunlea, D. (2023). AR/VR teaching-learning experiences in higher education institutions (HEI): A systematic literature review. Informatics, 10(2), 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/informatics10020045

Three-dimensional virtual reality as an innovative teaching and learning tool for human anatomy courses in medical education: A mixed methods study

This study investigates the effectiveness of three-dimensional virtual reality (3D-VR) as a teaching tool for human anatomy courses in medical education. It found that VR significantly improved knowledge retention, particularly for male students, compared to traditional teaching methods.

Alharbi, Y., Al-Mansour, M., Al-Saffar, R., & Garman, A. (2020). Three-dimensional virtual reality as an innovative teaching and learning tool for human anatomy courses in medical education: A mixed methods study. Cureus, 12(2), e7085. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.7085

From Faculty Focus:
Teaching with Technology: The Evolution of Instruction (2023) by Blakely, Riggins-Thomas, and McCraney.

From Loyola Marymount University: 
Using AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Lens (webinar) with Brent Warner

From Turnitin:

Guidance on Evaluating Your Assignment Prompts (and writing new ones) that Discourage Generative AI Use. 

From MIT Sloan Teaching & Learning Technologies:

Getting Started with AI-Enhanced Teaching: A Practical Guide for Instructors (2024) and Guiding Principles for the Use of Generative AI in Courses

Jason Coley, PhD
Director of the Center of Academic Innovation; Assistant Director of M-CELT

The Center for Academic Innovation (CAI) is equipped with a wide range of cutting-edge XR technologies to enhance student learning. This includes 20 high-performance computer stations and over 30 virtual reality (VR) headsets. In addition, the CAI offers mobile VR labs and access to advanced technologies like photogrammetry, 3D printing, and drone technology. The center also explores innovative uses of generative AI, including digital tutors powered by ChatGPT, to further enhance learning and support student success.