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Onboarding: Immersive Tools and Platforms

A quick overview exploring the meaning of ‘Immersive’ in context of current teaching and learning practice. A basic introduction to the early immersive eco-system tools and platforms we are using as part of the Accelerate project. VR headsets hardware: https://www.meta.com/gb/quest/product… WebXR 3rd party desktop/browser-based meeting and collaboration tool: https://learn.framevr.io/ VR/XR collaboration Apps: https://engagevr.io/ VR design […]

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Language of Accessibility

https://youtu.be/V7SjCxik7Zk The language of accessibility session was part of Accessible Pedagogies training event for Accelerate. The session introduced topics regarding what is ‘accessible’ language from a disability perspective, including what language is accessible, how language can be presented in accessible ways, and ensuring that the meaning of language recognises the ‘social model of disability’. The

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Creative Ecosystems

This film is part of Accessible Pedagogies for Accelerate. Dr Penny Hay presents a creative provocation, exploring key principles of creative pedagogy and how the role of undergraduate students can be integrated into creative eco-systems. New spaces of possibility are opening up in the light of the war, the pandemic and the ecological emergency. In

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Immersive Pedagogy Workshop

This document is a guide to running a workshop with educators who want to explore how to integrate immersive reality into their teaching. It is particularly thought for those educators who are inexperienced with the use of technology. The underlying principle for this workshop is that it is not the technology that is the starting

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Pandemic Accessibility

Pandemic Accessibility Dr Stuart Read & Dr Tanvir Bush, Bath Spa University Sessions were hosted as part of the Accessible Pedagogies training event program for Accelerate: the first explored ‘language of accessibility’, and the second addressed to what extent the pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges for accessibility and/or created new challenges. How has the pandemic

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Diverse Learning Needs of Students

This session was part of Accessible Pedagogies for Accelerate. Led by BSU Deputy Head of Student Wellbeing Services, Bridget Ferguson and Ceri Morgan, this presentation explored the student demographic at Bath Spa University, barriers to learning, and different kinds of accessibility.  A full PDF Transcript is available  Biographies Bridget Ferguson BSU Deputy Head of Student

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Immersive Audiences

Immersive Audiences Dr Matt Freeman, Bath Spa University This session explores emerging research into VR and AR audiences, characterising the demographics, personality types, behaviours and interest area for those people currently engaging with immersive experiences. The session also talks through recent R&D activity of Immersive Promotion Design, an XR marketing consultancy based at The Studio

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