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Exploring the Role of xR in Visualisations for Use in Medical Education

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Biomedical Visualisation

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 1171))

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Emerging technologies have the potential to transform our approach to medical education. A goal in this chapter is to inspire researchers, educators and scholars in the bio-medical visualisation field who can benefit from integrating wearable Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, like the HoloLens into their existing teaching and learning environments. We draw from case studies, existing research and the educational technology literature, to propose the design of purposeful learner-centered experiences that might benefit from wearable AR technologies in the classroom.

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  1. Department of Theatre & Film, Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Patrick Pennefather

  2. Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Claudia Krebs

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Pennefather, P., Krebs, C. (2019). Exploring the Role of xR in Visualisations for Use in Medical Education. In: Rea, P. (eds) Biomedical Visualisation. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1171. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24281-7_2

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