BVC, UManitoba incorporate VR into programming

Bow Valley College and the University of Manitoba have each incorporated virtual reality (VR) into their programming. Nursing students at BVC’s School of Health and Wellness are getting hands-on experience through a virtual reality training program that lets them take on different roles and interact with simulated patients in a controlled environment. Additionally, the technology is customizable, which allows students to gain experience in a VR environment that reflects the local population. Meanwhile, in Manitoba, UManitoba’s Civil Engineering program has integrated a Building Information Modeling (BIM) course that introduces students to immersive technologies and their applications in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. The course will teach students how to use BIM in construction projects and for performing VR-assisted work.

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