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Gamified VR Movement Therapies for Special Education Engagement and Success

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HBGCC - Innovation Arcade - Exploration Lab A

Exploration Lab

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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!

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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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Presenters

Michael Stauffer

Founder/CEO

Vizmoo LLC

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

Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.

For Educators:
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.