Prof. Jaritz, Professor of Business and Management and lecturer in the “Megatrends” segment of the “Internationalization Strategies” module, invited VReduMED-Project to demonstrate how XR technologies address emerging challenges and create novel learning perspectives in the nursing education. Recognizing AR/VR as a pivotal megatrend, the session aimed to showcase a practical example of XR usage and to explore its potential transferability into the participants’ respective professional contexts.
On April 24th, the VReduMED team visited the International Management Master’s course to showcase how XR technologies can enhance nursing education. After a brief introduction to the VReduMED project and its objectives, the team set up a hands-on session where students could experience a range of XR applications. Using VR headsets, participants explored immersive modules covering anatomy visualization, clinical simulations, and CPR training, all designed to support practical learning in nursing education. The VR content was also streamed via a projector to allow the entire group to follow the demonstrations in real time.
A dedicated feedback session concluded the event, during which students complimented the educational potential of XR in healthcare. All 20 participants found the session both engaging and insightful. They praised the ability to render complex nursing procedures into clear, immersive experiences and noted that such XR modules could be highly beneficial for healthcare trainees. The discussion revealed that students had mixed views regarding the transferability of XR technologies into their own fields of expertise, with some seeing clear potential for innovation while others perceived more limited direct applications. In the closing discussion, Professor Jaritz emphasized the importance of proactively engaging with megatrends like XR. She highlighted that in emerging fields, it is not enough to simply observe technological developments; it also requires initiative and a willingness to experiment beyond familiar boundaries.
The workshop catalyzed an interprofessional dialogue, underscoring the value of cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education.
The seminar was attended by around 22 participants, including students from Germany and international students of the International Management program, as well as the associated professor.