The Virtual Environments Community of Practice (VE CoP) welcomes faculty, staff, and students interested in immersive environments for teaching and learning. The community explores the integration of 360° video, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) to enhance educational experiences at USC.
The VE CoP provides opportunities to:
- Attend presentations on innovative experiences and share your own projects and research.
- Brainstorm with peers who are effectively integrating VR, AR, and MR into learning.
- Collaborate with members from diverse departments.
- Get involved in VR events on campus through learning and volunteer opportunities.
VE CoP Facilitator: Charles Andy Schumpert, Senior Instructor, Biological Sciences
VE CoP Moderator: Kristin Harrell, Instructional Designer, Center for Teaching Excellence
Spring 2025 Meeting Dates
- Wednesday, February 5th, 1:10-2:00pm (Virtual): Q&A with Kathryn Bernheisel from the College of Nursing
- Wednesday, March 5th, 1:10-2:00pm (Virtual): VR, Empathy, and Business Leadership with Deborah Hazzard from the Darla Moore School of Business
- Wednesday, April 9th, 1:10-2:00pm (Virtual): VR in Sports Marketing with Keshav Gupta from the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management
We invite faculty, staff, and graduate students at USC to join us in this Community of Practice. Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
Virtual Environments CoP Interest Form