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“ Anytime that you change the way you see things ; it changes the way you understand them … As soon as you can change somebody ’ s understanding , then they can change the way they see the world .”

HOLOLENS IN EDUCATION

BY HOLOLENS TEAM DIRECTOR AND EDITOR
While technological advances won ’ t necessarily change fact or history , some can certainly change the ways in which many of these subjects and skills are taught . For certain areas of study , the introduction of particular innovations can complement the existing pedagogy , empowering students and teachers to approach topics or exercises from different angles , opening up broader possibilities in terms of accessibility , collaboration , and understanding .
At Case Western Reserve University , Microsoft HoloLens is already impacting the study of medicine . In the mixed reality world of HoloLens , classes of med students are now able to examine the human body and its multi-layered anatomical structure , seeing systems and events in action in a way that simply has not been possible before through cadavers and textbooks . Being able to visualise this information in a 3D manner that is reactive to the students was one of the key reasons behind the adoption of HoloLens into the anatomy curriculum at CWRU :

“ Anytime that you change the way you see things ; it changes the way you understand them … As soon as you can change somebody ’ s understanding , then they can change the way they see the world .”

- Mark Griswold , Ph . D - Case Western Reserve University .
Confidence is also a key factor in mastering any skill or discipline , and allowing the students to work practically in an environment where mistakes can be made and learned from - without literal life or death consequences - will have a profound impact on learning .
In a mixed reality anatomy class , being able to quickly set up or change practical sessions , reset the environment for the next student , or even go back a step after a critical mistake , all significantly improve efficiency and collaboration , meaning more students can acquire skills through practical experience in a much shorter time .
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