Introduction
The latest innovations can significantly impact exceptional student education and change the child support process. I want to discuss the Virtual Reality (VR) system, which is becoming popular in many spheres of life. Moreover, attention should be paid to Augmented Reality (AR), which can boost the department’s progression. Understanding the challenges students face with unique health conditions is essential, and the integration of VR and AR can be an integral part of the department’s work. Such perks as individualized approach, sensory integration, communication skill development, and parental involvement can be introduced.
Individualized Approach
Baniasadi, T., Ayyoubzadeh, S. M., & Mohammadzadeh, N. (2020). Challenges and practical considerations in applying virtual reality in medical education and treatment. Oman Medical Journal, 35(2). Web.
Personalized delivery of information applies to every student because there cannot be two students with the same knowledge or learning abilities. Baniasadi et al. (2020) stated that the introduction of innovations can help children cope with mental issues if they are identified in the early stages. Virtual Reality can create a studying atmosphere and adjust to students’ preferences. For instance, it can be a quiet virtual room or a dynamic atmosphere.
The information provided in the article can be used to understand the recent studies related to the introduction of AR and VR in the educational sector. Consequently, some common mistakes can be avoided, and the outcomes might improve. Further research related to teachers’ education can also be boosted, and professionals in the educational system may track real-time students’ performance.
Sensory Disorders
Rojas-Sanchez, M. A., Palos-Sanchez, P. R., & Folgado-Fernandez, J. A. (2022). Systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis on virtual reality and education. Education and Information Technologies, 28, 155-192. Web.
Sensory integration should also be addressed when introducing VR and AR, as many students have sensory disorders. People should be able to touch, smell, and hear to ensure stable daily activity and environmental interaction (Rojas-Sanchez et al., 2022). Virtual Reality can stimulate sounds that are adjusted to the specific needs of pupils. For instance, the sound of nature and forest can be recreated to boost students’ feelings. Augmented Reality can develop specific vibrations to help people remain grounded and calm in the classroom. In this case, it is possible to introduce children with disorders to classes with ordinary people.
VR can also help to experience sensory inputs and teach how to regulate them. AR can assist in this process by creating touch-sensitive screens and sounds. This source is an academic study that can be used to analyze experience and apply it to the modern progression of the industry. However, people with sensory problems have limited resources to increase their education level. Therefore, further research on new types of innovation for people with similar disabilities should be conducted.
Communication
Wen, J., & Gheisari, M. (2020). Using virtual reality to facilitate communication in the AEC domain: Systematic review. Construction Innovation. Web.
Exceptional students might experience speech and communication issues, and VR with AR might help these students improve the quality of education. Augmented Reality is more about developing non-verbal communicational cues and images that can force students to speak and express their emotions. Additionally, AR can allow pupils to express their thoughts in written form, which the artificial voice will translate into actual speech, which can be an adequate substitute for honest communication.
Virtual Reality is an effective tool to help learn new skills (Wen and Gheisari, 2020). Communication can be boosted significantly as it can be represented visually according to needs (Wen and Gheisari, 2020). New words, phrases, and pronunciation can be learned more engagingly, making students more integrated into the atmosphere.
Furthermore, VR can give real-time feedback, and the education costs, in this case, can decrease. Learning with AR and VR is a new area of study, and the use of technologies might be both positive and negative as the long-term effect is not revealed. Consequently, more observations should be conducted in future studies to show more advantages and disadvantages.
Parental Involvement
The involvement of parents is crucial in the education of children with unique disorders. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality can be valuable in creating connections between student and their closest people. For example, virtual school tours can be introduced to show children and their parents the appearance of buildings, equipment, and classrooms. Furthermore, AR can allow guardians to see what is happening in class in real time and notify teachers about any condition with the child.
Finally, homework support can be suggested by innovations such as VR and AR to build an environment where the child is integrated into the education, and parents do not stress about their mental condition. Remote opportunities suggested by the technologies boost the development of educational sectors and allow children, parents, and teachers to reduce stress.
Conclusion
It is important to remember that introducing VR and AR should take time, and some pilot programs should be developed first to ensure that the risks are minimized. We can choose one sector, like communication, and introduce innovations to solve problems within our department. Even though there might not be enough budget, the potential of AR and VR is massive, and many new opportunities might be revealed for further expansion. Therefore, starting with small projects is essential to understand how the system works within the organization.
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