Rob Hubbard

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Virtually there – VR AR World London

Rob Hubbard

I took a trip down to London recently for AR VR (Augmented Reality Virtual Reality) World. There were some interesting developments in haptic feedback – essentially ways to make it feel like you are touching a physical object in virtual reality. It’s virtually there – but not quite. By Rob Hubbard, LAS Director.

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Back to Basics – What is eLearning?

Rob Hubbard

Workers of the world unite – it must be time for another Luddite revolution!’. He has kept his definition deliberately broad to take in everything from self-study lessons on a PC to social learning on mobile devices, use of video and virtual classrooms which deliver live group workshops. Simulations and virtual worlds.

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Game-on! How to gamify your learning

Rob Hubbard

These games are played for a specific, real-world purpose. They embody multiple mechanics, a well-defined virtual environment (space) and a compelling story. Simulations reproduce real-world situations, particularly in terms of rules and conditions and increasingly in terms of look-and-feel as well. Serious Games. Simulations.

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