Discovery Demo
Developing Virtual Learning Environments for Engineering Education
Date Thursday, Nov 24 Time – RoomGardenlounge
This Discovery Demo couples virtual reality tools with educational content that is being developed at Aalto University in energy and geoengineering. Within the project, Aalto University aims to make use of virtual reality-based learning, develop digital and engaging learning environments, create a radical new opening to develop education and share best practices with other higher education institutions.
Overview
- Learn new ways to use virtual reality tools, integrating educational content in an understandable and engaging way.
- Establish best practices for creating digital learning environments in a cost-effective way.
Mika Järvinen
Professor, Aalto University, Finland
Mika Järvinen is a professor of energy technology at Aalto University. In his work, he focuses on renewable energy technologies, hydrogen applications, Power2X solutions and capturing and utilizing CO2.
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Mateusz Janiszewski
Postdoc at Aalto University, Aalto University
Mateusz Janiszewski is a postdoc at Aalto University. He is researching the use of photogrammetry and extended reality (XR) in engineering education and research.
Timo Ovaska
Pedagogical Specialist, Aalto University
Hanna Paulomäki
Researcher, Aalto University
Hanna Paulomäki is an ecologist (MSc), trained facilitator and an experienced project lead who has worked with biodiversity and sustainability questions for over twenty years as an expert and in leadership positions in international organizations including HELCOM, Oceana and Greenpeace Norden. She is a co-editor and author of a textbook on renewable energy systems and planetary boundaries, and part of a team developing virtual learning materials for energy engineers.