PANSIG2018 Videos
MAVR Research Showcase at PANSIG2018
The State of MAVR (Eric Hawkinson & other officers)
Promoting Autonomy for Student Orientations in Self-Access Learning Centres. Euan Bonner, Kanda University of International Studies, Erin Frazier, Kanda University of International Studies
Creating a multilingual audio-guided virtual campus tour using story spheres: ICU case. Bobby Figueroa, International Christian University
Connecting to Puerto Rico through AR and VR Elisabeth Fernandes, Osaka City University: Parisa Mehran, Osaka University
How should we be using VR for in the second language classroom? Chris Hastings, Nanzan University
Academic Writing from VR Experiences – Refugee Stories to Policy in Japan Jennifer Teeter
UNEDITED LIVESTREAM
Outline (Order of presenters can/will change) The State of MAVR (Eric Hawkinson & other officers) Creating a multilingual audio-guided virtual campus tour using story spheres: ICU case (Bobby Figueroa) Connecting to Puerto Rico through Augmented and Virtual Realities (Elisabeth Fernandes, Parisa Mehran) What should we be using VR for in the second language classroom? (Chris Hastings) VR for Academic Writing (Jennifer Teeter) Promoting Autonomy for Student Orientations in Self-Access Learning Centres. (Euan Bonner / Erin Frazer)
Josh Brunotte, Chris R. Hastings Aichi Prefectural University, Japan; Nanzan University, Japan
The presenters have been experimenting with VR in their respective classrooms for over two years. Together, they have created a study abroad preparatory program that uses VR, implemented the virtual field trip VR app ‘Google Expeditions’ into global issues classes, and have created various VR-based communicative tasks. In this presentation, they will give their ‘Top 10 Tips’ for teachers who wish to start experimenting with VR in their own classrooms. These tips will cover ways for teachers to get started, how to approach using VR in the second language classroom and how to avoid technical issues that disrupt learner communication.
Euan Bonner, Kanda University of International Studies Erin Frazier, Kanda University of International Studies
This short presentation will provide a look at our process for creating an augmented reality tour app focused on promoting learner autonomy in Kanda University’s Self-Access Learning Centre. The presentation will also include information on planned features and improvements. Those interested in a hands-on demo can download the app before the event from Apple or Google Play App stores under the search term “Kanda SALC Tour.”
Elisabeth Fernandes, Osaka City University Parisa Mehran, Osaka University
After a massive hurricane hit Puerto Rico in September 2017, Antonio Vantaggiato, a professor at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan, started a campaign on social media for his students, asking people to send postcards of encouragement. In response, we designed a corresponding project for our university classes in Japan, titled “How Can I Change the World: Bookmarks for Puerto Rico”. We chose bookmarks as an “educational” item on which our students could write encouraging messages in English, and which could then become a keepsake for the Puerto Rican students. Through the use of virtual reality (VR), our students were able to “travel” to Puerto Rico to experience the devastating results of the hurricane. They were also able to explore the campus of the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón through 3D images. We also utilized augmented reality (AR) to bring our #care4sagrado message to life. Our learning objectives in this project were to teach our EFL Japanese learners to empathize and to become caring global citizens.
Chris Hastings, Nanzan University Presented at the MAVR Research Showcase - PANSIG2018 - Toyo Gakuen University , Tokyo, Japan - May 2018
Virtual reality is a powerful technology that can afford learners in the second language classroom experiences that would otherwise be impossible. But how can these experiences be harnessed to maximise language acquisition in this modern era of communicative and task-based language instruction?
Jennifer Teeter
Students in an academic writing class were given the task of writing an argumentative essay on Japan’s refugee policy. The completed essay would serve as a model for future essays. I guided students and data collecting process, also having students bear witness to the experiences of refugees through virtual reality with the use of smartphones and the YouTube applications. After the experience, I asked students to complete a short questionnaire. This presentation will discuss the technology used, provide people a chance to watch a part of the videos, and discuss the questionnaire results.
Creating a multilingual audio-guided virtual campus tour using story spheres: ICU case. Bobby Figueroa, International Christian University
Eric Hawkinson
Annual Report of MAVR organization and activities