PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure.
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available.
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Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.
Grade Range: 8-12
Credit Equivalency: 1.0
Semester: 1 Semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
Separating hype from reality is hard… especially in the fast-growing and evolving space of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR). Recent advances in technology has allowed AR/VR systems to become extremely sophisticated and realistic. This course introduces students to the technologies that underpin AR/VR systems. Then the course walks through 7 applications of AR/VR and how they will change and impact numerous aspects of our lives and the economy. Students will also learn about and discuss the risks and side effects of these systems, including health, privacy, and ethical implications.
Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.
COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE
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Module 1: Introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality
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Module 2: Augmented Reality Systems
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Module 3: Virtual Reality Systems
- Module 4: AR and VR in Gaming
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Module 5: AR and VR in Education
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Module 6: AR and VR in Entertainment
- Module 7: AR and VR in Healthcare
- Module 8: AR and VR in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
- Module 9: AR and VR in Shopping
- Module 10: Social VR and Telepresence
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO
Please follow this link for a course preview video.
TEACHER SERVICES
All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment.