The document outlines the transformative potential of immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and gamification in enhancing education and training experiences. It emphasizes the shift from traditional teaching methods to personalized, student-centered learning environments and highlights various technologies that support this change. Key examples include the use of VR for immersive learning, alongside partnerships that promote customized educational content and local cultural experiences.

1. DIT Trade Mission
Storytelling and Immersive Learning with 360 Video
/VR Technologies and Gamification Techniques

2. Objectives
To make learning more enjoyable and effective
To show why and how virtual reality and 360 degree
technologies are so significant for education
To provide an overview of some available technologies and
how they are being used
To demonstrate simple and cost effective ways to use
gamification techniques in the classroom
To identify potential partners to develop effective learning
packages

3. Places, People & Experiences
Immersive Technologies & Stories

4. 21st Century Skills for Professionals
Subject Matter Knowledge
Judgement
Ability to analyse data
Experience
Sensitivity and Awareness
Self-Motivation & Pride
Creativity
Teamwork
Demands years of training, dedication and skills development

5. My Dream Job as a Schoolboy
Subject Matter Knowledge
Responsibility for human lives
Judgement
Ability to analyse data
Experience
Sensitivity and Awareness
Customer Centric
Teamwork
Demands years of training, dedication and skills development

6. 2018 Rail Transport
Kuala Lumpur MRT – where is the driver?

7. Cars before Data Technology
We used our human skills to get the best from our vehicles supported
by knowledge professionals

8. Breakdowns and Repair
The consequence of this lack of technology in older cars was
more breakdowns and a reliance on garages and mechanics to
diagnose problems, maintain and repair

9. Data Measurement and Visualisation
Modern cars tell us oil pressure,
temperature, speed, range of petrol
tank, warn us of any impending
problems, tell us where we are and
how to get to our destination and
compute new routes if we go off track

10. Disruptive Technologies changing Training & Education
Disruptive and embedded technologies change the dynamics of our
employment and skills development needs

11. Disruptive Digital Technologies
Medical Applications

12. Some Facts and Figures
20+ years experience in technology enhanced learning
Founding Director of Serious Games Institute
Pioneer of Immersive Learning Environments
Google Street View Trusted Pro Photographer
Over 9,000 published 360 photos on Google Maps
Over 4 million views of photos

13. Why is Learning Teaching Different Today?
Human beings have a desire to learn and develop from the moment they are born.
Exploration, trial and error, testing the world around us, being in control are in our DNA
We used to rely on teachers to provide knowledge and understanding but today we have technology
Teaching used to be standard for everyone to prepare us for a job for life
Today teaching has to be personalised, student-centred to prepare us for a rapidly changing world
Many jobs that need human skills today will not exist in a few years

14. Creativity & Story Telling
The ability to communicate through stories and engage others is a
vital life skill which requires creativity and innovation

15. Technology has Changed Everything
The teacher is a guide / coach / mentor
Learning is self-directed, 24/7 anytime, anywhere activity
The flipped classroom idea (students as teachers)
Education as a preparation for life challenges (not for
remembering facts)
Gamification used as a strategy to engage and motivate –
Play with Purpose
Experiential Learning by Doing

16. What are Most Popular/significant
Technologies for Learning Today?
Laptops / Computers (portable, accessible)
Mobile phones (portable, accessible, easy to access)
Internet (Google, social media)
Video Games (test and develop skills, fun to use)
Cloud computing and artificial intelligence (24/7, personal)
Virtual Reality and 360 Degree Imaging
Virtual Reality is as significant as the internet in terms of its
potential to change the nature of training & education at all levels

17. Why Virtual Reality and 360 Imaging?
Total Immersion (like
being there)
Chance to explore and
discover
Puts learner in control
Fun experience
Foundation for
storytelling and games-
based learning

18. The Impact of VR Experience
Latest Generation Camera Technologies
Smartphones and Cheap VR Headsets
make 360 degree worlds accessible

19. The Oculus GO Headset
360 Degree Immersive Video and Sound

20. Virtual Reality and Immersive Learning
Five Examples of Virtual/Real Worlds in Education
1 2
3 4
5

21. Second Life
Real Meetings and Simulations in Artificial Worlds
Minecraft is another example
1

22. Fieldscapes
Mixing Real and Virtual Worlds
2

23. Google Expeditions
Group Visits and Lessons in 360 Degree Photos
3

24. 360 Degree Shared Experiences
360 Photos and Videos to share stories

25. Marzipano Tool for 360 Photos
Create your own gamified learning experience
5

26. The Technologies Needed
Example Application created with 360 pics
http://www.davidwortley.com/thaisimchallenge/index.html#

27. Six Examples
Second Life virtual worlds hosting meetings and simulations
Fieldscapes virtual field trips using Unity platform
Google Expeditions for group trips using 360 photos
360 photos and videos for shared experiences
Marzipano Tool for self-created 360 degree infographics
Kuula Tool for Customised Immersive Learning

28. Kuula Demonstration

29. The Proposition
Collaborative partnerships based on a franchise model
Customised learning content and lesson plans
Promotion of local culture and heritage to a global
audience
Focus on student centric peer to peer, self-directed
learning
Developing the skills and attitudes to survive and prosper
in today’s world.

30. Thank You
David Wortley
360in360 Immersive Experiences
david@360in360ix.co.uk