The Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (VR CAVE) at the EdUHK is the largest immersive VR environment in Hong Kong, providing 360-degree interactive projections and allowing multi-player interactions.  Currently, some schools have established VR CAVE for providing learning activities in different subjects.  Students and teachers are ready to use VR CAVE in education!  The 360 Designer application is now available to support the development of 360 virtual tours for teaching.

Using 360 virtual tours in teaching is a unique and fun way to engage and inspire students to learn by providing an immersive learning experience.  Students can feel and practice what the place has to offer.  You are cordially invited to attend the following workshop to learn how to create a 360 virtual tour for teaching in VR CAVE and equip yourself with creativity and problem-solving skills.  Details of the workshop are as follows: 

Workshop Details

In this workshop, you will have an introduction to the VR CAVE, get to know the concept of VR and the functions of 360 Designer to create your first virtual tour package for teaching.  You will also develop a step-by-step understanding of the progress of creating a virtual tour, storyboarding and 360-degree photography.

Session 1 (Day 1):  Get started with 360-degree photography and 360 Designer

Session 3 (Day 3):  VR CAVE Visit and Group Project Presentation

For students who completed the workshop and the assignments, 7.5 hours will be recorded in the “Careers and Professional Development” under Category B: Student Participation in Experiential Learning Activities of the Experiential Learning and Achievements Transcript (ELAT).

Past Workshop