Unit 5 - Continued Learning
Unit 5: Continued Learning
5.2 Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice are groups of individuals that voluntarily join together around specific topic areas. They are a great source of information and ideas around specific topics.
UB Community of Practice for AR/VR/MR
At the University at Buffalo we have a community of practice focusing on AR/VR/MR. This group sponsors events regarding VR and shares resources and information about how these technologies are being used by various departments across campus.
To learn more and join their list-serv: https://research.lib.buffalo.edu/ar-vr-mr
Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality in Education (AR/VR/MR/XR)
The SUNY System (State University of New York) has a community of practice that shares information, events, and resources from campuses across the SUNY System. From their about section:
"This Community of Practice is where knowledge, research, and experiences using tools of mixed realities can be shared. It is intended for people interested in using Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR/XR) to collaborate to improve teaching and learning in Higher Education.
We encourage you to contribute, share content, ideas and experiences. Invite your colleagues. You may invite practitioners from non-SUNY institutions as well."
To join: https://fb.me/g/6iyPtfT38/lhfzF0tP
Educause XR (Extended Reality) Community Group
This group provides a forum for members to share information about XR and to discuss its implications for higher education.
To find out more and join: https://www.educause.edu/community/xr-extended-reality-community-group
Consider what communities of practice are available to you. Are there VR interest groups at the school or campus you are affiliated with? Are there national groups (NASW, CSWE) that have interest groups that cover VR?