VR on the Job: Understanding Virtual and Augmented Reality

This career-oriented series explores the emerging roles of virtual and augmented reality in the workplace. Examining how these technologies are used in specific fields this set offers brief overviews of existing jobs as well as what's expected for the future. Students will learn about programming and resources that can help them further cultivate skills necessary for jobs in the field, including hobbies and educational opportunities that will strengthen their knowledge. Additionally, this set presents readers with the chance to weigh the cultural, social, and economic implications of these technologies and the ever-evolving influence of virtual and augmented reality in different fields. Features include: Sidebars that further explore the impact of virtual and augmented reality and suggest ways of further involvement and engagement for students. Color photographs that engage readers and further explain the accompanying text. Students will understand the positive and negative social, cultural, and economic impacts of virtual and enhanced reality, in alignment with CSTA Computer Science Standards.