Posts by Josh Peets
Music is a Universal Language
Many people consider music a universal language. What do you think? . Recent research shows that, even though we may all interpret music differently, it speaks to us in similar ways. The correlation between specific musical features emotional responses transcend cultures and borders. Read this research to learn how music is really a universal language. . Crosswater knows the emotive…
Read MoreShare Your Stories!
If you’ve fallen, sometimes you need some help from good neighbors to help you fly again. . That’s what Crosswater’s Immersive Producer, Russell, did for this little bird. He found it while out recording Immersive VR/360 content for Crosswater, and brought it to a local animal rescue center, so it’s in good hands now. Isn’t it cute?…
Read MoreVisual Learners
Are you a “visual learner”? You’re not alone. 50+% of the population absorbs complex concepts more readily with visual aids. Like the old saying, “a picture paints a 1000 words”, sometimes it’s just easier to grasp when you visualize it right in front of you. Educators have many tools to reach students who learn visually.…
Read MoreKnowledge Retention
How can educators maintain social distancing and improve knowledge retention? Try Immersive media. . VR/AR experiences have already revolutionized education and training in healthcare. Research has demonstrated how repetitive experience improves Physician/Clinician knowledge retention and situational awareness, leading to healthier outcomes. At Crosswater, we believe that this immersive form of education can positively impact all…
Read MoreImmersive Education
“Necessity is the mother of invention”. Current times have found a necessity to make online education more engaging for the “at home” student -Immersive media is an innovative approach to meet the need. . Many classrooms across the globe have already found success using VR to enhance understanding of traditional and complex concepts for students of all…
Read MoreAdirondack Sunset
Nature has a way of helping us de-stress. When nature’s not accessible, let Crosswater’s moments of immersive tranquility provide a temporary escape to your day. Scroll around and follow the sunset in this VR/360 experience as it tints the lapping waves landing on a sandy beach, before the distant Adirondacks engulf the sun’s descent into…
Read MoreImmersive Media Glossary
Today is a good day to learn something new! . Immersive media can evoke curiosity, but can also lead to confusion. Brushing up on useful industry vocabulary terms is beneficial for anyone trying to learn more about the benefits of Virtual Reality. That’s why we created this resource for you to learn more about the…
Read MoreComet Neowise
Attention stargazers! Have you had a chance to see Comet Neowise? ☄️? . Crosswater’s Immersive Producer, Russell, captured this timelapse of the night sky in VR/360 to preserve a record of the comet for years to come, since it will not be visible on Earth for another 6,800 years. Enjoy this Immersive Experience, and follow…
Read MoreVR Education Research
VR can place teachers in virtual classroom simulations so they can feel experienced before ever instructing a real class. . This research project, published in the Journal of Science & Technology, was conducted, with the support of Crosswater, by our partners, Dr. Rich Lamb and Dr. Elisabeth Etopio. The study aimed to “investigate, compare &…
Read MoreVirtual Getaway – Erie Canal
Take a virtual trip to a place where you can Relax and Unwind…with this soothing VR/360 experience next to the Erie Canal. . Enjoy the sunshine and listen for the calming music of John Michael Adamo, Crosswater’s Co-founder. John’s therapeutic music is written with the needs of the Alzheimer’s & Dementia community in mind. This content can…
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