XR Technologies by Mareike Oesterle https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3 This Padlet is part of the eTACCHE project and brings together key tools, resources, and practices for using Extended Reality (XR) in teacher education.It is organised around three core stages - Consume, Adapt, Create - supporting a progression from experiencing XR to designing immersive learning environments. Alongside tools, it also highlights pedagogy, research, and professional networks to support meaningful integration into teaching practice. en-us 2026-05-05 10:18:58 UTC 2026-05-07 14:11:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/282464179/64e55f5ba149c37ee9ac431cf6485326/VRAR.svg Sketchfab osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898312256 Primarily a web-based platform for 3D content.

]]> 2026-05-05 10:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898312256 Wander osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898315043 Wander is a virtual reality app for Meta Quest that lets you explore real-world locations immersively using Street View imagery.

]]> 2026-05-05 10:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898315043 Google Arts and Culture osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898316417 Google Arts & Culture is a web-based platform and app that lets you explore artworks, museums, and cultural heritage from around the world through high-resolution images and virtual tours.

]]> 2026-05-05 10:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898316417 3DQR Studio osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898341381 It is a mobile application that enables users to create augmented reality scenes with 3D models, text, images and videos, which can then be accessed by others through QR codes.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898341381 Virtuali-Tee osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898343310 It is a mobile augmented reality application that enables users to explore the human body through interactive 3D visualisations projected onto a T-shirt, guided by audio explanations and animations.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898343310 FrameVR osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898346177 It is a web-based platform that allows users to create and collaborate within immersive 3D environments directly in the browser.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898346177 AR Mark osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898347554 It is a mobile augmented reality application that enables users to create and customise their own 3D scenes by placing, designing and combining virtual objects in real-world environments.


]]> 2026-05-05 11:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898347554 ThingLink - 360 Shrine osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898350042 2026-05-05 11:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898350042 Engage osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898352768 It is an XR platform that enables users to create and participate in immersive virtual environments, which can be used as learning spaces among other purposes.


]]> 2026-05-05 11:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898352768 Delightex osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898353486 It is an XR platform that enables users to create, programme and explore interactive 3D environments for learning and creative projects.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898353486 CoVince osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898355091 It is an immersive digital platform that enables users to collaborate, learn and create interactive experiences together, supported by integrated AI tools.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898355091 Reality Composer osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898355864 It is an Apple application that allows users to create and prototype augmented reality experiences by assembling 3D objects, animations and interactions without extensive coding.


]]> 2026-05-05 11:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898355864 Mozilla Hubs (shut down 2024) osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898358259 It was a web-based virtual reality platform that enabled users to create and join shared 3D spaces for collaboration, communication and events directly in the browser. The open-source code still exists, so organisations could theoretically self-host it, but as a mainstream, supported platform, it is no longer active.


]]> 2026-05-05 11:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898358259 ThingLink - Stuttgarter Markthalle osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898367930 Using ThingLink, this XR learning space on the Stuttgarter Markthalle was created by students at Ludwigsburg University of Education to enable interactive exploration of the location through embedded multimedia content.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898367930 ThingLink osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898369072 ThingLink is a web-based tool that enables users to create interactive XR learning spaces by enriching images, videos or 360° environments with multimedia content such as text, audio and links.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898369072 Catchy Words AR osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898371927 It is an augmented reality word game that allows users to physically move around to catch virtual letters and form words, supporting spelling and vocabulary learning.


]]> 2026-05-05 11:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898371927 Euclidean Lands osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898379562 It is a 3D puzzle game that challenges users to solve spatial problems by manipulating structures, with an optional augmented reality mode that allows levels to be viewed in the real-world environment.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898379562 Froggipedia osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898380352 It is an augmented reality learning application that enables users to explore the life cycle and anatomy of a frog through interactive 3D visualisations projected into their real environment.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898380352 VR 3D Organon osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898382193 It is a virtual reality learning application that allows users to explore and interact with detailed 3D models of the human body in an immersive environment.


]]> 2026-05-05 11:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898382193 digiTED Virtual Makerspace osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898384321 It is an immersive XR learning space in which users collaboratively create and explore digital content within a shared virtual environment, accessible across devices including web, desktop and VR.


]]> 2026-05-05 11:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898384321 Virtual Classroom osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898386945 Created by the University of Potsdam, it is a fully immersive virtual reality training environment that enables trainee teachers to practise classroom management in realistic simulated teaching situations.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898386945 Does Immersive Virtual Reality Improve Learning? Evidence from a Meta-Analysis osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898389671 This post presents key findings from a meta-analysis of 48 studies, showing that immersive virtual reality has a small but positive effect on learning, with stronger benefits for younger learners and variation across subjects, while also highlighting the role of immersion levels and current challenges for educational implementation.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898389671 Effects of virtual reality on learning outcomes in K-6 education: A meta-analysis osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898394483 This paper by Villena-Taranilla and colleagues (2022) presents a meta-analysis of 21 experimental studies, concluding that Virtual Reality (VR) significantly improves learning outcomes in kindergarten and elementary education (K-6) compared to traditional teaching methods. The research highlights that immersive VR is substantially more effective (ES = 1.11) than semi-immersive or non-immersive systems, and that shorter interventions lasting less than two hours tend to produce better academic results than longer ones

]]> 2026-05-05 11:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898394483 Anywhere Academy osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898397034 It is an open-source virtual reality platform that enables avatar-based teaching and collaborative learning in immersive educational environments.


]]> 2026-05-05 11:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898397034 Anne Frank House VR osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898398951 It is a virtual reality experience that allows users to explore a reconstruction of the Anne Frank House while listening to narrative elements that convey historical context and personal perspectives.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898398951 H5P Virtual Tour osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898400447 It is a web-based tool that enables users to create and enrich 360° virtual tours with interactive elements such as text, questions and media.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898400447 360 Images - Blockade Labs osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898404156 It is an AI-based platform that generates 360° and 3D environments from text prompts, enabling rapid creation of immersive scenes for XR applications.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898404156 Audio - Elevenlabs osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898405389 It is an AI-based voice generation platform that enables users to create realistic voiceovers for immersive XR experiences and digital content.

]]> 2026-05-05 11:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898405389 Audio - Soundsnap osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898410813 It is an online library that provides high-quality, royalty-free sound effects and audio clips for use in media production, including XR experiences.

]]> 2026-05-05 12:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898410813 DELFI osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898412737 The DELFI is an interdisciplinary research network and annual conference organised by the Gesellschaft für Informatik, focusing on digital education and the use of technology in teaching and learning.


The DELFI 2026 will take place from 15–17 September 2026 at the University of Potsdam under the theme “Digitale Bildung und Resilienz”, addressing how educational technologies can support resilient and future-oriented learning.

]]> 2026-05-05 12:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898412737 High-Immersion VR for Language Learning: Key Findings osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898416732 This systematic review by Dhimolea et al. (2022) of 32 studies (2015–2020) finds that virtual reality can enhance motivation and engagement in language learning, with particular benefits for contextual vocabulary acquisition, although overall effectiveness remains inconclusive. The research suggests that repeated exposure to VR environments is necessary for meaningful learning gains, and reports generally positive learner perceptions, while highlighting the need for further evidence and development in VR-based language education.

]]> 2026-05-05 12:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898416732 Reading in Virtual Reality: Experimental Evidence osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898419229 A study by Kaplan-Rakowski and Gruber (2023) found that learners using high-immersion VR achieved significantly higher reading comprehension, motivation and sense of presence compared to a video-based condition, while cognitive load remained similar, suggesting that VR can effectively support reading practice in language learning.

]]> 2026-05-05 12:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898419229 Hybrid Textile Learning osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898424745 2026-05-05 12:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898424745 3D VR Goggles (Cardboard Style) osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898432081 It is a virtual reality headset that enables users to experience immersive 3D content by placing a smartphone inside the device.


]]> 2026-05-05 12:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898432081 Ricoh Theta (360 Camera) osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898434198 It is a 360° camera that captures immersive spherical images and videos, which can be used to create virtual reality and XR learning experiences.

]]> 2026-05-05 12:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898434198 Insta360 Cameras osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898442701 They are 360° cameras that capture immersive photos and videos, enabling the creation of virtual reality and XR learning environments.


]]> 2026-05-05 12:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898442701 VR Headset osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898497493 E.g. Meta Quest 3 and HTC Vive are advanced virtual reality headsets that enable fully immersive XR experiences. They are standalone or PC-connected VR headsets that allow users to enter and interact with fully immersive 3D environments for simulations, training and learning.

]]> 2026-05-05 13:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898497493 Merge Cube osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898500575 The Merge Cube is a tactile XR learning tool for augmented reality. It is a handheld cube that allows users to interact with virtual 3D objects in augmented reality using a smartphone or tablet.

]]> 2026-05-05 13:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3898500575 EDEN osterlohmareike https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3902424555 2026-05-07 14:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/osterlohmareike/9kxcwl2gwabukjy3/wish/3902424555