Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Services and Tools | University of West Florida
Skip to main content
Logo of University of West Florida

Services and Tools

An example of a VR experience

Through a partnership with the Pickens Multimedia Studio at the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, the Learning Sciences Institute provides comprehensive design, development, and support services for a wide range of cutting-edge tools and applications.

ThingLink

Transforming Learning with Interactive Media

ThingLink is a powerful platform that allows educators to create interactive, multimedia-rich learning experiences. By embedding links, videos, audio, and text into images, videos, or 360-degree environments, ThingLink makes static content dynamic and engaging. This tool enhances student engagement and understanding by providing immersive, interactive experiences that are easily accessible across devices.

Key Capabilities:

  • Interactive Images and Videos: Turn images or videos into interactive learning experiences by adding clickable hotspots with additional information, videos, or links.
  • 360-Degree Virtual Tours: Create immersive virtual environments where students can explore spaces and access embedded learning content, perfect for virtual field trips, simulations, or spatial learning experiences.
  • Multimedia Annotations: Enrich content with layers of multimedia, including audio narration, embedded questions, or text explanations, allowing learners to engage at their own pace.
  • Cross-Device Compatibility: ThingLink content is accessible on any device, ensuring a seamless experience for students in both face-to-face and distance learning settings.
  • Easy Integration: The platform integrates with popular learning management systems, making it simple for educators to incorporate interactive content into their courses.

ThingLink offers a versatile, user-friendly way to create engaging and immersive learning experiences that capture students’ attention and deepen their understanding.

Want to learn more? Request to join the Pickens Multimedia Studio ThingLink Training Course.

 

Engage VR

Revolutionizing Learning Through Virtual Reality

Engage VR is an advanced virtual reality platform designed to create immersive and interactive learning experiences. Ideal for educators, businesses, and institutions, Engage VR enables the development of virtual classrooms, workshops, conferences, and training simulations in fully interactive 3D environments. Learners can explore and engage in these spaces as if they were physically present, enhancing the depth and quality of their educational experience.

Key Capabilities:

  • Virtual Classrooms & Simulations: Create fully interactive virtual spaces where learners can engage in real-time discussions, participate in hands-on activities, and experience simulations that mimic real-world scenarios.
  • Multimedia Integration: Incorporate videos, presentations, 3D models, and interactive elements into the virtual environment, making lessons dynamic and engaging for learners.
  • Collaborative Learning: Foster collaboration with live discussions, group activities, and shared virtual workspaces where participants can interact and contribute as a team.
  • Cross-Platform Accessibility: Engage VR supports multiple devices, including VR headsets, desktop computers, and mobile devices, making it accessible to a broad audience in both virtual and non-virtual settings.
  • Customizable Avatars & Environments: Users can personalize their avatars and the virtual spaces they work in, allowing for a highly engaging and relatable learning environment.
  • Event Hosting: Organize virtual events like conferences, lectures, and meetings, complete with interactive stages, live Q&A, and networking areas, all within a virtual world.

Engage VR opens new possibilities for experiential learning, providing a highly interactive and immersive environment that brings traditional education to life in ways that aren’t possible in a physical classroom.

 

Ready to Get Started?

Unlock the potential of immersive learning today! Whether you're ready to enhance your courses with cutting-edge technology or explore new ways to engage your students, the Learning Sciences Institute is here to help. Use the link below, and a member of our team will connect with you to discuss your needs and guide you through the next steps.

Email us for more information