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Enhancing Learning with 360\u00b0<\/strong> Interactive Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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360\u00b0<\/strong> interactives offer immersive, real-world environments that engage students in exploratory and experiential learning. Whether it’s a virtual field trip to a historical site, an interactive lab simulation, or a walkthrough of a complex system, these tools allow learners to navigate and interact with content in all directions by creating a sense of presence and curiosity. By embedding 360\u00b0<\/strong> images or videos into lessons, instructors can foster deeper engagement, support visual-spatial learning, and bring abstract concepts to life in a way that traditional media cannot. They are ideal for hybrid, online, or in-person courses looking to add dynamic, student-centered content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“It helped me immerse in the material as if I was experiencing it first hand.”<\/p>

“It was really fun and interactive.”<\/p>

“It’s nice that it’s interactive, enjoy ‘real time’ reaction\/explanation to questions.”<\/p>\n– Student Feedback<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Interested in Creating Your Own 360\u00b0<\/strong> Interactive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Faculty Multimedia Center<\/a> also supports faculty by renting out camera equipment and providing training on interactive technologies that can be used in Webcourses@UCF, such as ThingLink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also schedule a consultation with the CDL Video<\/a> team for video projects if you are interested in capturing specific visuals and content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional questions, email us at iLab@ucf.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wondering What These Interactions Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out the examples below for 360\u00b0<\/strong> interactives that have been developed by Eric Fabra with the Pegasus Innovation Lab<\/a> for specific UCF faculty:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LANGUAGE: <\/strong>Experience regional language in a culturally rich environment.
UCF Barcelona Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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PSYCHOLOGY: <\/strong>Explore how conditional text influences aesthetic judgements of art.
UCF Barcelona Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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CULTURE:<\/strong> Analyze Argentina’s economy via a key export.
Fulbright-Hays Grant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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HISTORY:<\/strong> Explore the folklore of an Argentine hero and his cultural significance.
Fulbright-Hays Grant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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VIRTUAL TOUR: <\/strong>Join one of five guided tours showcasing Florence’s historic and cultural landmarks.
Study Abroad<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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FACULTY TRAINING: <\/strong>Learn about the ThingLink visual guide demonstrating all tools and features for DIY instruction.
AVID Showcase<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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FACULTY INSPIRATION: <\/strong>Sample experience demonstrating possibilities with FMC support.
Professional Development<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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