Presentation Panel Panel
Harnessing XR Technologies for Education and Training
Date Thursday, Nov 28 Time – RoomBellevue
This session will showcase innovative uses of Extended Reality (XR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in educational and training environments. Case studies will highlight how augmented reality is used in rural chemistry labs, VR for hospitality training, and national rollouts of XR in vocational education. Participants will gain insights into best practices and limitations of immersive technologies in various sectors including astronaut training.
Frank Samson
Reseacher, DHBW Heidenheim, Germany
Frank Samson is a software engineer and researcher with a master's degree in Embedded and Mobile Systems. His research focuses on extended reality technologies, particularly in the areas of accessibility, education, and learning. Currently, he is a researcher and software developer at Aurelia Labor, DHBW Heidenheim. His work includes developing an AR Chemistry Lab application, AR indoor navigation for higher education, and accessibility features for an authoring tool. Frank is dedicated to ensuring that technology is accessible to all users, including those with diverse abilities and those from underserved communities.
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Bart Boelen
Educational Technology, Research, Coaching, Teaching, University of Applied Sciences Leuven Limburg, Belgium
Bart is researcher, lecturer and coach in educational technology at UC Leuven Limburg, Belgium. He supports colleagues and teams in the development of hybrid courses. He is also involved in research projects in the broad field of hybrid learning and educational technology. Currently the field of XR and AI in learning!
In the past he was the driving force behind educational innovation at the T2-campus in Genk, implementing mobile learning and VR/AR in technical training.
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Frederik Jan van der Meulen
Researcher, NHL Stenden University, Netherlands
Matthew Day
Instructional Systems Designer, European Astronaut Centre, Germany
Matt has over 25 years experience in the training field across a range of industries, designing, developing and implementing Instructor Led, E-Learning and blended courses. Since 2012 Matt has been employed by Telespazio Germany as an Instructional Systems Designer, working at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany. Matt works in the Space Training Team, helping to train Astronauts in preparation for missions to the International Space Station (ISS), and also the ground crew who support their operations. He was instrumental in setting up a video production team at EAC and regularly produces instructional videos for use on ground and in space. Matt is also one of the trainers for the EAC Instructional Techniques Course, which is part of the certification process for Astronaut Instructors at EAC.
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Moderator
Gilly Salmon
CEO, Education Alchemists. Ltd, United Kingdom
Professor Salmon is the founder and CEO of Education Alchemists Ltd - formed around her life's work including Carpe Diem learning design, pedagogical transformation, online education, technology-enhanced teaching, the 5 stage model, e-tivities, and Education 4.0. Until recently Professor of Learning Transformation and pro-vice-chancellor at universities in the UK and Australia, she is now based in London with all workshops offered fully digitally and worldwide. She is a well-known keynote speaker and workshop leader. Her books E-moderating and E-tivities are considered seminal texts
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Accessible Virtual Chemistry Laboratory through Augmented Reality: Opportunities and Challenges, Frank Samson
At DHBW Heidenheim's Aurelia lab, we developed an Augmented Reality (AR) chemistry lab app that allows students to virtually conduct basic experiments and interact with lab equipment. A preliminary study assessed the app's usability and potential benefits for both students and educators, with feedback used to enhance the prototype. We will present our findings and the improved version of the app based on these results.
Nation-Wide Implementation of XR-Technologies, Overview of the XR-Actionplan Flanders, Belgium, Bart Boelen
How do you deploy XR-devices to all VET-schools nationwide? How do you provide support for effective pedagogical implementation at school level? This presentation shows the results and output of a research conducted as part of the Flemish XR-actionplan.
Improving Hospitality Skills Using Virtual Reality: Adapting to Different Learning Styles, Frederik Jan van der Meulen
With my paper and research I can bring new knowledge to education, innovation on the hospitality part for all types of listeners. I would very much like to give this presentation at the OEB as this has the right vibe and the enthusiasm of the visitors.
Virtual Reality for Astronaut Training, Matthew Day
The Astronaut training flow and how Video and VR fit into it. The pros and cons of video/VR for Astronaut training and some real use cases of both.