METAVERSE SPACE of IMT Msc of Computer Science Department of IHU
METAVERSE SPACE of IMT Msc of Computer Science Department of IHU
The IMT MSc is proudly announcing the release of the Metaverse IMT Virtual Reality Space, a revolutionary ecosystem that consists of a three-floor virtual world with eight indoor spaces that allow IMT Students to interact and engage with external media in a completely Immersive Environment
The Metaverse IMT Virtual Reality Space, is a virtual educational ecosystem consisting of a three-floor central space with eight internal rooms (ie secretariat, collaboration area, auditorium, etc.) that allow IMT students to interact each other and also with external educational resources (eg via the library).
Through the automated bots, students are able to learn about the innovative projects of other students or of the Thesis of IMT graduates, to attend a lecture in the auditorium of the virtual space, to book a meeting with the secretary or with the student advisor, to cooperate with each other in the Collaboration area or to create an educational activity in the VR area of Microteaching, with in order to build up their competencies as a Metaverse teachers.
Using the open space (IMT Open VR space) students and visitors can walk in the park or choose a VR sport activity to relax.
More over, on the three floors of the central space of IMT, the visitors have the opportunity to learn about innovative achievements of the Department of Informatics and explore the web site of International Hellenic University (1st floor), or to experiment with the VR and AR games of the Department’s students by reaching the 2nd floor.
It is wothnoticed that IMT is the only MSc in Greece and in Europe, having all its educational services available on Metaverse.
For this reason, IMT received Honorary Testimonial from the Director of Microsoft in the field of education for Greece, Cyprus and Malta, Mr. Ioannis Anastasopoulos.
Additional Information is available in the following links
https://imt.ihu.gr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tERIwIjPXbU
Testimonial from Microsoft
——————————–
“Having the chance to explore the features and capabilities provided through the Metaverse IMT Virtual Reality Space, which is created as part of the innovative xR technologies that the Metaverse IMT MSc of the International Hellenic University, the experience presented is gratifying and inspiring. Moving flawlessly between the three-floor virtual world, as it is revealed in the user’s presence, provides a unique experience in terms of the vast pallet of choices for academic services, as well as recreation and social activities.Teleporting to all spaces, both indoors but also outdoors, utilizing features like file sharing or connecting to Web projectors, even amazing stuff like reflecting one’s virtual image through mirrors, enhances the experience, taking into to a next level.
What is amazing is that all this experience has been mapped and tailored into a meaningful Academic and Educational purpose area, for which I feel totally excited and which I believe will make a breakthrough step ahead in this technology field.
Great work, and thank you for this!