INTRODUCTION

About the XR-Skills Learning Platform

The XR-Skills learning platform is designed to present information on the use of Virtual Reality for skills training and education in self-paced learning.

You can use this platform to:

1. acquire basic knowledge on the impact of stress on mental and emotional states
2. learn how Virtual Reality can be used for stress management
3. gain an understanding of game-based learning and how it can promote the development of skills and competences
4. be informed on the game developed for the XR-Skills project to enable teachers and future teachers to develop a set of skills related to time management and stress management

Currently, there are 5 modules in the platform.

Each module includes 4-8 sections. Every time you complete a module you will receive a certification.

Let’s take a look at each of the 5 modules in more detail:

Module 1: Attention and stress

Attention and stress intricately influence our mental and emotional states. The cognitive process of focusing on stimuli, known as attention, and the body’s response to challenging situations, stress, have a profound impact on our well-being. Understanding their interplay is crucial for managing daily life effectively and promoting overall mental health.

Sections:

1. Attention in Humans
2. Enhance your attention!
3. Stress
4. Stress Management

Module 2: Environment – Setting – Psychology

The environment and setting in which we live and interact have a profound impact on our psychology and well-being. Our surroundings can shape our emotions, behaviors, and cognitive processes, influencing everything from mood and productivity to decision- making and stress levels. Virtual Reality gives us new ways to interact directly with our digital environment.

Sections

1. Leaving the cave
2. The importance of the setting
3. The environmental variable in psychological research
4. Virtual Reality environments

Module 3 – Virtual Reality History and Technology

Virtual reality (VR) history traces back to the mid-20th century when the concept was first envisioned by science fiction writers. However, it wasn’t until the 1980s that technological advancements allowed for the creation of early VR devices. VR has evolved exponentially, finding applications in various fields, from gaming and entertainment to healthcare, education, and beyond.

Sections

1. Basic information about VR
2. History of Virtual Reality – Part 1
3. History of Virtual Reality – Part 2
4. Virtual Reality history and technology
5. VR devices

Module 4: Stress management through VR

Stress management through Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a cutting-edge and effective approach in recent years. By immersing users in simulated environments, VR offers a powerful tool to practice relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and coping strategies. This innovative method provides a safe and controlled space to reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, and enhance resilience.

Sections

1. VR programs
2. Restorative effects of VR
3. Physiological measures
4. Supporting teachers
5. Examples of VR Programs for stress management
6. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
7. Examples of practice
8. VR and Mindfulness

Module 5: XR-SKILLS game

The rationale behind the development of the XR-Skills game and a short introduction of the game are presented. The goal of the game is to allow teachers and future teachers to develop a set of skills related to time management and stress management. In the game teachers face difficult decisions and must make the right choices to be effective, perform well and manage their time and stress.

Sections

1. Games
2. Serious games
3. Game-based learning
4. XR-skills game (introduction)