Introduction

Thanks to LSC-Tomball’s Strengthening Institutions Program Title III Grant, we have been able to support the need of advancing teaching methods by creating an alternative learning environment that immerses students, faculty, and staff in virtually real-world scenarios to learn through first-hand experiences using immersive technology. It was designed to revolutionize how we interact with our world and each other by granting us an immersive virtual world to dive into with endless possibilities. Virtual Reality is the next venture in modifying the student learning experience and offers team-building exercises/games, suitable for any experience level

Who can use it?

Faculty, and staff are encouraged to gather their students and peers to unwind and interact with each other in the Metaverse to promote team-building interaction. The VR Lab can also be used as a supplemental resource to aid curriculum by engaging students with an alternative learning environment. 

The XP Lab is in the East Hall room E251 and available by appointment only

The space is able to accommodate 8 headset users at a time under faculty or staff supervision.

Checking Out Headsets

Faculty, Staff, and ESO’s are allowed to check out up to 4 headsets as a supplemental teaching resource or organized campus event. Troubleshooting services cannot be provided by OTS.

Please use this form for checking out headsets.

Classes with Immersive Tech

For faculty, the XP lab and headsets can also be used as a supplemental resource to aid curriculum by engaging students with an alternative learning environment.

LSC-Tomball Faculty Senate President and English professor, Ginger Fray, uses YouTubeVR to immerse students in a city of Vietnam through the eyes of a local pedestrian to provide cultural insight on their protagonist’s upbringing in the assigned reading "The Best We Could Do".

Professor of Environmental Science, Brandon Lowery, uses Wander to take his students on virtual field trips around the world to highlight the impact that regional economic disparities have on people and their environment. Contact the VR tech to find the right experience.

Fall 2023 Cultural Programming

	Virtual Reality Workshop Learn how virtual Reality is shaping the future of learning and meet with LSC-Tomball's VR technician to find the right experience for you! Brought to you by the LSC-Tomball Strengthening Institutions Program Title III Grant Initiative.
	Beat Saber Tournament Join us for HOWL Week by putting your rhythm to the test and battle for the chance to be LSC-Tomball's Beat Saber Master! Brought to you by the LSC-Tomball Strengthening Institutions Program Title III Grant Initiative. Check out the CAMPUS-WIDE leaderboard here
	The Hispanic Heritage Experience For Hispanic Heritage Month, LSC-Tomball Immersive Technology presents The Hispanic Heritage Experience! This September, visit the XPerience Lab to learn about Hispanic Innovators and the impact their Latin culture had on America through the ages. Brought to you by the LSC-Tomball Strengthening Institutions Program Title III Grant Initiative.
	LGBTQIA+ Around the World For LGBTQ History month, LSC-Tomball Immersive Technology presents LGBTQIA+ Around the World! This October, join our queer friends in celebrating Pride on their turf through YouTubeVR to learn about the advancements of LGBTQIA+ policies across the globe! Brought to you by the LSC-Tomball Strengthening Institutions Program Title III Grant Initiative.
	Pow Wow XPerience This November, visit the XP Lab and step into the home of an indigenous elder to hear about the meaning of a traditional Pow Wow and how to join in!

Previous Programming

TIMBERWOLF TRAVELS

With the collaboration of the Research & Innovation Center, students had an immersive learning experience while virtually traveling to the 7 Wonders of the World! Registrants received technological training using the Oculus Quest 2 headsets as they explored the Wander Meta app with an audio guide to provide historical and cultural enrichment.

Center for Civic Engagement: Black History Month VR Experience

The Center of Civic Engagement encouraged the campus to participate in experiencing “MLK: Now is the Time” Meta app released by TIME in the XP lab. This immersive journey that explores key themes of Dr. King's speech and highlights systemic inequities that persist in our society, then participate in answering reflecting questions.

LSC-Tomball & The Office of Strategy and Innovation invites you to Innovation Symposium

Sponsored by the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) Title III Grant Initiative, the XP Lab hosted sessions during LSC-Tomball’s Innovation Symposium to demonstrate the use of Virtual Reality Technology on our campus.

“Hands-On Experience: Multimedia Services and Virtual Reality Lab”

“Beyond the Textbook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning with Virtual Reality”