Library Technology Conference 2019 . #LTC2019 Introduction to the organization, pedagogy, instructional design and similar consideration when starting eXtended Reality: VR, AR, MR on campus library

1. Intro to
Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality
in Libraries
Mark Gill
Aura Lippincott, MLIS, M.Ed.
lippincotta@wcsu.edu
LibTech 2019, March 21, 2019
Plamen Miltenoff, Ph.D.,
pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu
Kristi Newgarden, Ph.D.
knewgarden@charteroak.edu

2. Plan
1. Introductions
2. What is XR: virtual/augmented/mixed reality?
3. Implication for the 21st Century Institution/Library
4. Library Orientation example
5. Perspectives
◦ Technology/media perspective
◦ Library perspective
◦ Instructional Design perspective
6. Q&A

3. What is eXtended
Reality?

4. eXtended Reality also known as Immersive Reality
Encompasses Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality
Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Mixed Reality

5. Supported Pedagogies

6. XR
Comparing the Educational Affordances of VR, AR & MR
Affordance VR AR MR
Mirroring of “real” world settings
Extension/augmentation of present environment
Embodied interaction with objects
Learner agency
Multimodality of information (voice, text, haptics)
Immediacy of feedback
Coaction with others (real or virtual)
Co-presence with other learners

7. Constraints: technological, ethical, etc.
Nausea/ emotional impacts
Privacy
Cost
Support
Accessibility
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Implications for the 21st
century academic
institution

9. Implication for the 21st century academic
institution AND Library
What is the educational value of adding XR to traditional methods of teaching and learning?
○Provide immersive experiences that cannot be achieved in other ways, for example too
expensive, too dangerous, too rare, or impossible (Bailenson, Experience on Demand, 2018)
○Provide opportunities for experiential and immersive
learning, active learning, training and simulation,
and student centered learning
○Impact learning outcomes
○Increase student motivation
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10. Implication for the 21st Century Library
Libraries are part of the academic institution - not separate
Scalable approach
Collaborative approach toward projects, cross- campus and institutional collaboration.
BYOD and the necessity to consider the employment of students’ devices.

11. Library orientation
https://www.slideshare.net/aidemoreto/scsu-augmented-reality-library-tour-122152539

12. Media & Technology Perspective
Technology:
- Need of robust wide pipe WiFi network
- Need of new generation of programmers
- Need of team building between ID and IT specialist,
coupled with media specialists and content experts
Mark, do you have something to add or change

13. Library Perspective
The Academic Library can be a viable place to start the service:
- Campus hub: wide exposure to all students
- Balanced access to students all majors (versus only students
from exact sciences)
- Work with faculty to develop curricula
- Archive, provide access to and assist with cross disciplinary
curricula

14. Instructional Design Perspective
Key (instructional) design questions
Key collaborations

15. Key Questions - 1
Questions that an instructional designer will ask about incorporating XR in the designing
learning environments or experiences
● What are the learning outcomes? What do we want learners to be able to understand,
do, feel?
● What pedagogies can facilitate the kinds of experiences learners need to achieve the
learning outcomes?
● What does the learning environment need to provide to align with the ideal pedagogical
approach? What affordances do XR technologies provide?
● Can the learning outcomes be achieved using other methods or experiences? Might
these other methods results in better outcomes? Are there risks that the XR experience
is a less suitable method to achieve the learning outcomes?

16. Key Questions - 2
More questions that an instructional designer will ask:
● What are the technical, logistical, and support requirements? How will instructor and
students participate in the experience? What will they need?
● What content/activities/assessment should come before the experience and after the
experience?
● How will student learning be assessed?

17. Key Opportunities
Instructional Designers and Librarians can collaborate to:
1. Design XR learning experiences that improve student digital fluency
2. Identify/Curate XR experiences
3. Team with IT/Media/Administration/Faculty to explore, develop, extend XR technologies
and services on campus
4. Create and promote campus opportunities for professional development to learn about XR
5. Facilitate communities of practice on the use of XR in learning
6. Collaborate on research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of XR learning experiences
7. Please share your ideas!
Here is info on library focus on Instructional Design:
https://www.library20.com/page/recordings-id (you must be logged in)

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19. Contact info
Aura Lippincott, MLIS, M.Ed.
lippincotta@wcsu.edu
Western Connecticut State University
Kristi Newgarden, Ph.D.
knewgarden@charteroak.edu
Charter Oak State College
Plamen Miltenoff, Ph.D.,
pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu
St. Cloud State University
Mark Gill
mcgill@stcloudstate.edu
St. Cloud State University