Bâton Global Partners with VictoryXR to Advance Virtual Reality in Higher Education
Bâton Global has released the findings from their 2023 research partnership with VictoryXR, a Davenport, IA-based company offering immersive classrooms and campuses through virtual reality (VR). The project was designed to develop a more robust understanding of VR in applied higher education settings, and to illuminate how immersive VR technologies empower instructional design and advance learning over the length of a course.
Culminating in early 2024, the study revealed that instructors are overwhelmingly satisfied with VR technologies for teaching and plan to use them more in the future, and that students want to see more VR technologies integrated into their learning experiences.
The study is one of the most far-reaching and comprehensive on VR in higher education to date, with over twenty universities and colleges across the country participating.
“Bâton Global has completed one of the largest studies ever of virtual reality in higher education and the results are eye-opening. Bottom line: the metaversity model works. VictoryXR will continue to drive change through immersive learning technologies, elevating education for all," said Steve Grubbs, CEO at VictoryXR.
“It was incredibly important that our research design was flexible enough to welcome in participants from as many institutions as possible, while also allowing us to rely mainly on quantitative approaches and ensure our work is rigorously replicable,” said Bâton Gobal’s primary investigator and senior consultant, Mary Beth Leon, PhD. “We found that professors and students alike are excited about VR and are eager to share what’s working and how it’s helping them achieve their educational goals.” Participating courses ranged from natural sciences, to social sciences, to arts and humanities, and included graduate and undergraduate levels.
The study also built upon previous work done in the field by including data from teachers and learners, alike, and drawing connections between them. Learn more below and contact Dr. Mary Beth Leon with relevant inquiries.
About Bâton Global
Bâton Global is a strategy and management consulting firm that strives to Accelerate Your Journey… There™, wherever “there” is for you. The bâton inspires us to serve our clients and communities with the experienced wisdom of a shepherd; the integrity of a saint; the curiosity of a pilgrim; the speed of a sprinter; and the passion of a great musical conductor. Learn more at www.batonglobal.com.
Culminating in early 2024, the study revealed that instructors are overwhelmingly satisfied with VR technologies for teaching and plan to use them more in the future, and that students want to see more VR technologies integrated into their learning experiences.
The study is one of the most far-reaching and comprehensive on VR in higher education to date, with over twenty universities and colleges across the country participating.
“Bâton Global has completed one of the largest studies ever of virtual reality in higher education and the results are eye-opening. Bottom line: the metaversity model works. VictoryXR will continue to drive change through immersive learning technologies, elevating education for all," said Steve Grubbs, CEO at VictoryXR.
“It was incredibly important that our research design was flexible enough to welcome in participants from as many institutions as possible, while also allowing us to rely mainly on quantitative approaches and ensure our work is rigorously replicable,” said Bâton Gobal’s primary investigator and senior consultant, Mary Beth Leon, PhD. “We found that professors and students alike are excited about VR and are eager to share what’s working and how it’s helping them achieve their educational goals.” Participating courses ranged from natural sciences, to social sciences, to arts and humanities, and included graduate and undergraduate levels.
The study also built upon previous work done in the field by including data from teachers and learners, alike, and drawing connections between them. Learn more below and contact Dr. Mary Beth Leon with relevant inquiries.
About Bâton Global
Bâton Global is a strategy and management consulting firm that strives to Accelerate Your Journey… There™, wherever “there” is for you. The bâton inspires us to serve our clients and communities with the experienced wisdom of a shepherd; the integrity of a saint; the curiosity of a pilgrim; the speed of a sprinter; and the passion of a great musical conductor. Learn more at www.batonglobal.com.
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