Virtual Reality

Awesome tool to not only supplement what I have learned through the textbooks, but it also afforded me the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and put my skills to use in a “real world” scenario. I highly recommend and hope that this tool will be used in the future!!!

Chinese Student

Well-organized and led class. Audio background sounds improved the sensation of physical presence at the sight. Birds’ eye/drone view was a great way to encompass all the steps taken, while enjoying the panoramic scenery of the surroundings. Instructors were truly engaging and supporting throughout the tour. Brought additional information and facts, while skillfully navigating along the way.

Russian Student

It was an amazing experience to lead the students studying through the VR environment. The students have a higher participation than using other studying methods.

Yucan Gao, Chinese Instructor

I thought this was a great experience. Thank you for the opportunity and the instructor-led preparation beforehand. I appreciated the variety of sounds and sights. I did feel like I was immersed.

Russian Student

It’s a good experience, I love it! And I’m sure my students got more cultural understanding of China via this VR class.

The Ancestor Hall demo has very typical Hakka cultural characteristics and significance, which embodies the traditional Chinese concept of filial piety and sacrifice. Students who are interested in Chinese cultural etiquette and traditional customs will learn a lot.

My students kept on asking me some questions about the relevant culture and traditions after the VR class.

Cynthia Zhu, Chinese Instructor

Instructors were truly engaging and supporting throughout the tour. Brought additional information and facts, while skillfully navigating along the way.

Russian Student

What’s so great about this VR class is that the environments really are conducive to all levels. If you’re a beginner, then you can take your time with the little things like reading signs and role play. If you’re very advanced, then you can use it as a jumping off point for deep conversation topics. It is a great idea, and I imagine it’ll keep getting better!

Chinese Student

This was an incredible experience and I felt very appreciative to test it out it for DLS. I found all the environments to be very rich and able to engage conversation at many levels from basic description of the scene, to very detailed description of the scene, exploration of historical and cultural aspects of China. It also has many different opportunities for role playing within the environment.

Chinese Student

The VR module’s learning materials were very useful, informative, and provided enough information for the students on the topic. The materials can be used either as an introduction to the topic or as a review. Materials can be used for different levels of students’ proficiency.

Alla Murphy, Russian Instructor