WVSOM introduces ‘VR’ into classrooms
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Integrating artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology into schools may seem like a farfetched idea to lots of folks. Not everyone is enthusiastic about the concept.
However, the upcoming doctors of tomorrow are using virtual reality to widen their comprehension beyond their wildest dreams!
What they’re learning could one day save your life.
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Dr. Katie Williams is using Meta Quest in classrooms to teach anatomical simulations.
“This is the first year we are using the headsets for this specific course. We have used similar AI for other simulations, but the students really seem to be interested and are comprehending what they are seeing,” said Williams.
The technology was introduced to WVSOM’s first-year students in August of 2023. The virtual reality technology is provided by a company called BodyMap.
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Using this technology students are able to get a 3-D representation of what’s inside the human body. This allows them to become more familiar with where organs and key vessels are located.
Having an inside look gives students the upper hand and allows them to progress in their fields.
Doctor Williams says this is not a replacement for “real” hands-on experiences, but it does allow students to broaden their minds when real life scenarios are not available.
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“I don’t think this will substitute real life instances, but allow students to accomplish and work on projects they might otherwise not have,” added Williams.
The future of Artificial Intelligence and virtual reality in the classroom might still be up in the air for some, but Williams and her students agree that this technology is here to stay.
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