SIM(ulation) Day @ Explore Studio (Falmer, Checkland D132) | May & June 2019 (13:00-16:00)

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About the Event
Organizers: eLearning Team
Available Dates: Mon 13th of May (Sign-up); Thu 16th of May (Sign-up); Thu 6th of June (Sign-up) *Each date will be limited to 15 attendees. Please confirm your attendance by clicking on the links provided above*.

Over the past year, more technologies have become available at the University of Brighton that can be used to support simulation and scenario-based learning. These include, but are not limited to, 360 photo/video; interactive video; virtual reality headsets; augmented reality; H5P learning object building tool; Microsoft forms; and forthcoming developments coming to the learning widget tool in Student Central. As Learning Technologists, the team has been working to test and explore these media and would like an opportunity to meet with academics and technicians to consider how these tools may be used in schools.

SIM Day will take place in an afternoon at the Explore Studio (Checkland D132) and is a chance to get together informally to look at these technologies. The team aims to use the time to provide demos, give you the chance to try things out, and also to discuss the potential of these technologies as a group. The SIM Day will go for three hours each session proposed above.

During the event
This event will involve some group work and discussion. Timings are included below, these may be adjusted based on the needs of the group in attendance.

• Block 1 (Duration 45 mins): will be about finding out what you are doing already and looking at planning strategies for building scenarios with students. This will involve group work.
• Block 2 (Duration 45 mins): will be based around tables, each table will be run by an LTA who will have some technology/examples to show. You will be given an opportunity to demo different technologies the eLearning team has on offer.
• Block 3 (Duration 45 mins):  everyone will get be back as a big group to discuss and reflect on what learned and what to take forward. You’ll also learn about how to bring activities together in Student Central and to source some of the raw materials, such as images and videos, for building resources.
• Block 4 (Duration 45 mins): this section will focus on high-fidelity tools including H5P Learning Objects; 360 video recording and Virtual Reality. There will be demos and opportunities to try out equipment.

What will be provided:
·         Wheelchair friendly access to the Explore Studio
·         Eduroam Wi-Fi access and guest Wi-Fi for external attendees
·         Gender-neutral toilet nearby
·         Adjustable lighting
·         Quiet space

What can be provided: 
·         Portable hearing loop (on request, contact f.macneill@brighton.ac.uk)