Military Education in Extended Reality: Battle Tank Training for War

Project period
1. May 2023 -
31. Dec 2026
Project owner
Norwegian Defence University College
Project manager
Kjeksrud, Stian
Organization unit
Norwegian Defence University College
Tags
Working life pedagogics
Collaboration in virtual 3D worlds
Alternative learning arena
Active Learning
Funding
Ministry of Defence

This project develops and explores educational technology with Extended Reality (XR) to improve learning in war. 

This project employs educational technology in extended reality (XR) and accompanying pedagogy to develop a learning design that complements physical and simulator training of Ukrainian military personnel who will operate donated Western battle tanks.The project explores cutting edge technologies and pedagogies to facilitate faster and deeper learning of critical competencies in war. 

Methods

  • Mixed-methods research designs
  • Quasi-experiments
  • Qualitative interviews

Equipment

 

  • VR-goggles
  • XR-platform CORE