This workshop provides an overview of Extended Reality (XR) and teaches the audience how to create a VR learning environment for educational purposes. The presentation includes two parts:
Part 1: The Concept of XR (10 mins) Dr. He will clarify the technical distinctions between XR, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), and these modalities' relationship to the physical world and the typical scenarios to apply these different "R"s.
Part 2: The Skills of Creating VR (80 mins) Dr. He will demonstrate and guide the audience through a hands-on process to learn how to create a VR learning environment using a free, web-based platform called FrameVR. A laptop is required for this workshop. The audience will learn how to register a FrameVR account, how to customize their avatars, how to navigate FrameVR, how to create and edit objects, and how to make the objects interactive. The audience will create a VR learning environment during the remaining time.
Postdoc Research Fellow, University of Missouri-Columbia
Dr. Hao He is currently a tenure-track assistant professor at the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University. His research covers extended reality (XR, including VR, AR, and MR) learning environments, game-based learning, and creativity fostering. He earned his... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:40pm - Friday July 31, 2026 5:00pm CDT
Don’t Miss the SIDLIT 2026 Scavenger Hunt—Only for In‑Person Attendees! Want a fun, interactive way to meet new colleagues and experience Emporia beyond the conference sessions? Join our SIDLIT Scavenger Hunt, an exclusive in‑person activity designed to spark connection, curiosity, and a little friendly competition! Team up with fellow attendees from different institutions, follow clues, and uncover hidden gems along the way. But the real reward? The first three teams who complete the hunt will win dinner in downtown Emporia, giving you the perfect opportunity to continue conversations, build meaningful connections, and enjoy the local food scene together. This is more than just a game—it’s a chance to network in a relaxed, memorable way and experience the community that’s hosting you. Come for the conference. Stay for the adventure. Leave with new connections.
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:40pm - Friday July 31, 2026 5:00pm CDT
