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Gamified VR Movement Therapies for Special Education Engagement and Success
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Session description
In this session, we will look at the exciting role Virtual Reality can play within Special Education, and discuss its benefits and challenges. We'll look at Virtual Reality hardware and leading programs, including a new movement-based intervention tool called Groove Catcher Tx that will be demoed with audience participation.
Outline
This is an interactive, hands-on demo session at the Innovation Arcade, Exploration Lab A. Come on over and try Groove Catcher for yourself to really understand what it's about and why it's so compelling. Bring your curiosity and questions!
Supporting research
Part of this works has been supported by a US Department of Education (IES) SBIR grant: https://ies.ed.gov/funding/grantsearch/details.asp?ID=5915
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A white paper discussing the Mirror Me intervention within Groove Catcher Tx includes theoretical and research background: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZLw3_Tgosw-lyoXiUCtOoKF9eC9ZCSWK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104832808396998267317&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Session specifications
Topic:
Emergent Technologies, AR, VR, and XR
Grade level:
PK-12
Audience:
Counselor, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
Subject area:
Special Education
ISTE Standards:
For Students:
Empowered Learner
Learner
Empowered Learner
- Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.
Learner
- Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.
TLPs:
Ensure Equity, Develop Expertise
Disclosure:
The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session
Influencer Disclosure:
This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.