Assignment 1
ID: Virtual Reality and the Aging
Make an original substantive post on the following topic:
Some say that virtual reality is meant for the younger generation. However, some virtual reality systems are aimed at the elderly care and support, such as written about in Virtual Reality Aimed at the Elderly Finds New Fans (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
• What are your thoughts on how this technology might relate to elderly care?
• How might it need to change or improve?
Next, comment on the post(s) of a minimum of one other student in a thoughtful and academic way that enhances the conversation. See rubric for grading and assessment measures.
( This one is just a discussion post, it doesn't have to be an essay or formatted in a certain way, just a paragraph or two )
Assignment 2
RES: Google Cardboard and Volvo
Volvo is using Google's cardboard virtual reality head (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.sets (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (standard cost of about $15) to advertise their latest cars via what they refer to as the Volvo Reality App.
What are your thoughts about the inter-relationship of these technologies for marketing purposes? (200 word minimum).
Assignment 3
ID: Biotechnology Science
Make an original substantive post on the following topic:
Biotechnology affects a number of fields, as described in the book. Choose a biotechnology area of interest to you and research a component of science that is necessary for that field.
• Describe your area of interest and associated science component and include your source(s).
Next, comment on the post of a minimum of one other student in a thoughtful and academic way that enhances the conversation. See rubric for grading and assessment measures.