Posts Tagged ‘learning’
VR/AR in Healthcare
VR/360 and AR technologies have already provided a much needed shake-up to the Healthcare industry, and its potential only keeps growing. From medical education to patient experience to medical research, the innovative power of Immersive media has allowed for visionaries to radically transform the Healthcare industry. Crosswater has been active in this transformation, and aims…
Read MoreCrosswater at the Serious Play Conference
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences provided the backdrop for this year’s Serious Play Conference. Serious Play is a globally attended leadership conference for professionals who embrace the idea that games can revolutionize learning. VR was a popular topic this year. Crosswater’s immersive team gave presentations and participated in panel discussions with Crosswater partners…
Read MoreVR is Memorable
In our modern media landscape, young students are inundated with constant media messages. VR/360 offers the immersive push needed to break through the noise and engage students. New research conducted at the University of Maryland found that people remember information better if it is presented to them in a virtual environment. VR/360 carries a staggering…
Read MoreCABHI Conference
Crosswater attended the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) event at the JLabs in Toronto’s MaRS Centre. The beautiful building overlooks the scenic Queen’s Park and the Ontario Legislative building. Crosswater’s connection with CABHI and dedication to providing immersive content and a distribution platform for Alzheimer’s research with Primacare Living Solutions‘ Albert Project, brought us together with other innovators…
Read MoreCrosswater at Serious Play
The Serious Play Conference is coming to Buffalo! In it’s eighth year, Serious Play is a leadership conference for professionals who embrace the idea that games can revolutionize learning. Speakers come from all around the globe share their experiences creating or using games in the classroom, and offer tips on how to improve game-based learning.…
Read MoreMedical VR
Since being adopted by mainstream culture, VR/360 technology has proven itself to be more than a gaming device. It’s a versatile tool with practical applications across all industries. This article discusses many of the innovative ways that VR/360 is being used to reshape the healthcare industry; from treatment, to education, to research. Crosswater is collaborating…
Read MoreVR for Job Recruiting
Every now and then, a new technology comes around that challenges and re-structures mundane and outdated procedures. VR is doing this for job recruitment and training. Prior to having the ability to measure quantifiable data in VR, some employers would rely on an applicant’s alma mater and GPA to determine if they were a viable…
Read MoreCrosswater @ Serious Play
The Serious Play Conference is coming to Buffalo! In it’s eighth year, Serious Play is a leadership conference for professionals who embrace the idea that games can revolutionize learning. Speakers come from all around the globe share their experiences creating or using games in the classroom, and offer tips on how to improve game-based learning.…
Read MoreDistraction Therapy
Many people, especially children, have a fear of needles at the doctors office. One doctor in Florida sees the potential of VR as ‘distraction therapy’ to limit the anxiety & discomfort associated with immunizations. His studies have shown that by letting the children choose between a rollercoaster ride, helicopter ride or hot air balloon ride,…
Read MoreVR Training
Virtual Reality is the future of employee training. Businesses across all industries are taking notice and implementing these strategies. Not only is it inexpensive in the long-term, but it is also extremely practical & effective in the short term since viewers are more likely to internalize and remember messages from VR as opposed to traditional…
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