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News Release – VR Research Project
Wednesday, 24 November 2021
WORLD-FIRST VIRTUAL REALITY CLASSROOM STUDY
Three schools in South Australia will spearhead world-leading research into virtual reality (VR) technology and its place in the next generation classroom.
This ground-breaking VR research project puts in the hands of students a new way to demonstrate their learning and enables them to create educational content for other students.
The Students Create Virtual Worlds for Learning research project is led by the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA) in partnership with nationally and internationally recognised expert Associate Professor Erica Southgate, University of Newcastle and VRTY, an innovative VR company specializing in educational software designed for student creativity. Teachers from Trinity College, Pembroke School and SEDA College SA are co-researchers in the project.
“Students Create Virtual Worlds for Learning is the first international longitudinal study of VR in real classrooms, where teachers collect evidence about student learning over a year,” said Mrs Grantskalns.
“We are particularly interested in emerging pedagogies and how students might learn. Schools are investing in VR technology but there is limited evidence of how teachers can use this technology to accelerate student learning.”
The study will involve a Year 9 class at Pembroke School, a Year 11/12 class at SEDA College SA and a Year 7 class at Trinity College. These students’ VR products will be used in other classes at the respective school with continual feedback to the students who created the VR content.
Associate Professor Erica Southgate of the Education Faculty at the University of Newcastle, an internationally acclaimed expert in VR, is the lead researcher.
Results and findings of Students Create Virtual Worlds for Learning are expected to be published nationally and internationally in 2022 and 2023.
CAROLYN GRANTSKALNS
Chief Executive
Association of Independent Schools of South Australia
Video link for AISSA VR research project launch HD (6.09 min): https://vimeo.com/646694289
AISSA Bulletin No. 7: 20 October 2021
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Vaccinations for Education Staff
During the school holidays (24 September to 11 October), anyone who works at a school, preschool, or children’s centre who hasn’t yet been able to book a COVID-19 vaccination, will have walk-in access at select SA Health run vaccination clinics.
Staff who haven’t had a first dose can receive a vaccination without an appointment at the following clinics:
- Wayville (please follow the express vaccination instructions before attending)
- Elizabeth
- Enfield
- Noarlunga
Staff taking up this opportunity should bring evidence of employment from the education site at which they work. Evidence can include staff identification, a letter from the school/ preschool confirming their employment, a payslip or similar.
Walk-in spots are limited, so staff are asked to please be patient. It is recommended to go as early in the day as possible.
Due to logistical issues, SA Health are unable to offer walk-in access at regional clinics. However, staff can book an appointment at any COVID-19 vaccination clinic, at a GP clinic or pharmacy. Appointments are regularly added.
The Women and Children’s Hospital and Enfield clinics have appointments available now for next week onwards.
Further information on vaccination appointments is available on the SA Health website.
AISSA Bulletin No. 6: 1 September 2021
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AISSA Bulletin: Special Edition – State Government Budget 2021-22
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AISSA Bulletin No. 4: 9 June 2021
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