[UNF-DHI] Monday: Virtual Fieldwork workshop - please join us!

[Pfister, Anne]

The DHI is proud to present:

Virtual Fieldwork - Using Virtual Reality (VR) technology to teach anthropology

Dr. Jelena Brezjanvic-Shogren, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work

Monday, April 25, 1 pm. Building 10, Room 1102

Description of the workshop:

One of the most important aspects in anthropology, while doing research, is immersion in data through participant observation. This project considers VR as a potential complement to learning and preparing students for fieldwork, as it can stimulate strong emotional responses to sensorimotor immersion into real-life-like virtual settings. Students can interact with or practice active observation of cultural practices and phenomena to develop original research projects. In addition to learning and developing new content and aiding research, VR technology positively impacts our ability to develop or enhance empathy.

This workshop will be a perfect opportunity to learn about VR technology and experience educational interactive/non-interactive software and its potentialities for immersive learning.

Hope to see you there!
Anne

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Anne E. Pfister<https://apfisteranthro.domains.unf.edu/>, PhD
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Director, UNF Digital Humanities Institute<https://www.unf.edu/dhi/>
Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL 32224

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