Unit 1 - Introduction to VR

Unit 1 - Introduction to Virtual Reality

Learning Objectives

By the end of this unit you will:

  • Understand the potential benefits of using VR in Social Work Education

  • Understand the basic terminology used with regard to VR, including the differences between XR/VR/AR/MR

  • Understand some of the different technologies that can be used to access VR

  • Understand how VR is being used in Social Work and related health professions

These learning outcomes will be assessed with a short formative quiz that will allow you to test your knowledge of the topics covered.

Unit Overview

In this unit we will begin our exploration of Virtual Reality. We will start with considering the implications of Virtual Reality for Social Work education. We will then define some of the common definitions that are used when differentiating between different realities, including extended reality, virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality. We will then focus our attention on immersive Virtual Reality and how it is being used in Social Work and the related health professions.

  1. Why VR

  2. Defining VR

  3. VR in Practice

  4. Unit 1 Assessment