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IMMERSE develops frameworks and formats to enable the targeted use of XR technologies in higher education and vocational training. In the video, the project team explains where these technologies are already adding value today: in medicine and surgery, 3D visualisations help to better understand spatial structures such as arteries, veins… Read More »IMMERSE in video. Immersive Technologies for Higher Education and Vocational Training

How do student teachers prepare for challenging parent-teacher conversations? The SRF program “10 vor 10” visited IMMERSE at PHZH and presented an innovative approach. Parent-teacher conversations are among the most demanding situations in school life – and have so far been difficult to practise in a realistic setting. As part… Read More »IMMERSE on SRF 10 vor 10: Practising Parent-Teacher Conversations with AI Avatars

From vocational training to oral surgery: in March, IMMERSE showcased immersive technologies in practical settings at two specialist events. At the conference of the Swiss Society for Applied Vocational Education Research (SGAB) in mid-March, the IMMERSE Theatre was launched at the PHZH. The installation offers a high-resolution 3D projection screen… Read More »IMMERSE in practice: Two events in march

Difficult conversations with parents are part of everyday life at schools. At PHZH, prospective teachers can now practice such situations virtually: students interact with two AI avatars using VR glasses or a laptop. The first simulates realistic conversations with parents on topics such as school anxiety, transferring schools, or cyberbullying,… Read More »Practice parent-teacher meetings with AI avatars

The new Immerse Lab at PH Zurich is a dedicated space for exploring and advancing immersive technologies in education. The lab is part of the IMMERSE project, which is funded in the 2nd Structure Call. Its aim is to promote the pedagogically sound use of emerging visual technologies such as virtual… Read More »PH Zurich opens Immerse Lab

Innovation meets responsibility Five funded projects provide impetus for responsible innovations in education, society, AI, communication and finance.  Five projects are being funded in the 2nd structure call of the DIZH Innovation Program. The approaches range from the integration of immersive technologies in education, the innovative measurement of social well-being… Read More »DIZH promotes 5 innovation structures