2025-07-02 –, Theil C1-1 (60p)
Do you want to innovate education programs in Healthcare and Social Work with XR, but have no idea where to start? Or would you like to learn from experiences from the implementation of XR at Saxion University of Applied Sciences? Then come to the presentation on ‘Implementation of XR in Healthcare and Social Work’!
Saxion started in 2023 with the XR-hub in Healthcare & Social Work from which XR is systematically implemented in educational programs of the academies of Healthcare and Social Work. Prerequisite was a strong vision and mission from the organization about innovation with XR including structural financial resources and support from academies involved. Subsequently, the XR-hub is developed step-by-step:
1. Bringing together teachers and researchers involved in existing initiatives to further develop the vision and mission of the XR-hub.
2. Setting up a project group including linking pins to involved educational programs and a steering committee.
3. Sharpening of the vision and mission with the project team and drawing up an annual program of activities. In addition, setting up a communication and collaboration environment.
4. Emphasizing the added value of XR by joining curricula committees, and organizing inspiration and practice sessions with teachers.
5. Continuously collecting current developments in the field of XR for implementation in education.
6. Setting up a 3-phase strategy for curriculum renewal with XR: 1) XR-hub takes care of the implementation, the teacher observes; 2) XR education is offered jointly by the teacher and the XR-hub; 3) the teacher uses XR independently, XR-hub only facilitates technology and space.
By going through the above steps, XR has been successfully implemented. Teachers and students have positive experiences. A number of points for improvement have also emerged: 1) securing implementation in phase 3; 2) the didactic approach in using multiple XR glasses simultaneously; 3) organizing a lesson within the usual time frame. In the coming period, focus will be on research into the effectiveness and efficiency of implementing XR in order to contribute to knowledge development and innovation of educational programs with XR.
At Saxion University of Applied Sciences I am the project leader of the XR-hub in Healthcare and Social Work. In addition, I am a lecturer for the bachelor's degree in nursing and the master's degree in Healthcare and Social Work. I also work as a researcher at the research group (lectoraat) Technology, Health and Care.