For the last decade, virtual reality has been utilized in diverse fields such as entertainment, medicine, and industry. Recently, virtual reality has been applied in educational settings in order to transform student learning and experiences through such methods as building prototypes using digital devices or exploring new cultures through immersive interactions. Teachers who can incorporate virtual reality into their classrooms can provide their students with more meaningful learning experiences and can witness higher engagement. Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education is a cutting-edge academic research book that provides comprehensive research on the integration of virtual reality in education programs and establishes foundations for course design, program development, and institutional strategic planning. The book covers an overall understanding and approach to virtual reality in education, specific applications of using virtual reality in higher education, and prospects and issues of virtual reality in the future. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as gamification, teacher training, and virtual reality, this book is ideal for teachers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, academicians, program developers, administrators, educational software developers, policymakers, researchers, education professionals, and students.

Virtual reality is the next frontier of communication. As technology exponentially evolves, so do the ways in which humans interact and depend upon it. It only follows that to educate and stimulate the next generation of industry leaders, one must use the most innovative tools available. By coupling education with the most immersive technology available, teachers may inspire students in exciting new ways. Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education explores the potential and practical uses of virtual reality in classrooms with a focus on pedagogical and instructional outcomes and strategies. This title features current experiments in the use of augmented reality in teaching and highlights the effects it had on students. The authors also illustrate the use of technology in teaching the humanities, as students well-rounded in the fields of technology and communication are covetable in the workforce. This book will inspire educators, administrators, librarians, students of education, and virtual reality software developers to push the limits of their craft.

Nikki Hansen is a typical Midwestern girl with big dreams; she looks forward to moving to New York City and making a name for herself. Three days after her sixteenth birthday, her world collapses when her mother dies. Nikki moves in with her Aunt Sheila and Sheila's brother, Elton. Between the two, her aunt and uncle have seven children. Nikki ends up becoming the chief caretaker for all the children and believes that her own dreams are dead. Working at a clinic and in her off-hours watching over the kids, Nikki befriends a young woman at the clinic named Frankie, and the two begin to lean on one another during trying times. When her aunt and uncle vanish from the picture, Nikki has to fend for the children all by herself. Will it ever come time for Nikki to pursue her own happiness? With My Hands Tied Behind My Back is a powerful story about challenges and hope. Judy Simmons is originally from Milwaukee, but now calls Bartlett, Tennessee, her home. She is working on the sequel. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/WithMyHandsTiedBehindMyBack.html

Young children (5-9) ARE spiritual and very inquisitive. I believe that they should be encouraged to think about God and their relationship to Him as the creator even before they understand all of the concepts. "Heaven is higher than the towering trees growing in the forests." The images reflect the text with pictures of children, animals and families and include scriptural references and a simple "thankful" prayer at the conclusion of the book.

Special are YOU is a young childrens' book which can be personalized for each individual child by adding their picture and writing in the child's name into the text of the book. It is about God's love for all children of the world no matter their ethnicity. The pictures of babies and children are reflective of our diverse world.