Intersted in emerging technologies (Augmented reality, Virtual Reality, etc.)? You are welcome to join the adventure with me. iVAR lab welcomes application for the short term project from the potential students. Skills required: Unity3D,C#, Vuforia | Intersted in emerging technologies (Augmented reality, Virtual Reality, etc.)? You are welcome to join the adventure with me. iVAR lab welcomes application for the short term project from the potential students. Skills required: Unity3D,C#, Vuforia |

Responsibilities

Chairperson, Centre for Teaching Learning and Virtual Skilling
Head, Department of Education

Research Areas

Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality
Technology-Enhanced Learning
Mixed Reality
Computational Thinking

Our lab is a hub of innovation, exploration, and experimentation, dedicated to unlocking the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in transforming the way we learn and train. In this cutting-edge facility, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional instructional methods and the limitless possibilities offered by AR and VR. Our lab serves as a playground for educators, students, and professionals to discover, create, and harness the power of these immersive technologies. With state-of-the-art equipment and software, we provide a platform for designing, developing, and experiencing AR and VR applications tailored to educational and training contexts. Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of learning and instruction by leveraging the interactive and immersive nature of these technologies. Educators and trainers can collaborate with our team to design immersive curricula, develop interactive learning modules, and create virtual simulations that provide hands-on experiences. We believe in the power of experiential learning, and AR and VR offer unparalleled opportunities to enhance understanding, retention, and engagement. For students, our lab opens the doors to a new dimension of learning. Dive into the virtual worlds, explore dynamic scenarios, and interact with virtual objects that enhance your understanding and spark your curiosity.

All Publications

To Use Augmented Reality or not in Formative Assessment: A Comparative Study. by Bhagat K. K., Liou W. K., Spector J. M., Chang C. Y. Interactive Learning Environments 27 830-840 (2019)
CODAR: An augmented reality based game to teach programming by Sharma V., Talukdar J., Bhagat K.K. ICCE 2019 - 27th International Conference on Computers in Education, Proceedings 1 600-602 (2019)
The Potentials and Trends of Virtual Reality in Education by Liu D., Bhagat K. K., Gao Y. , Chang T. W., Huang R. Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Realities in Education 105-130 (2017)
A Cost-Effective Interactive 3D Virtual Reality System Applied to Military Live Firing Training. by Bhagat K. K., Liou W. K., Chang C. Y. Virtual Reality 20 127-140 (2016)

Completed Projects

Principal Investigator

AI Integration and Upskilling for Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers: Enhancing Pedagogical Practices through Professional Development KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
Development and Validation of an Immerssive Virtual Reality System Integrating Motor Imagery and Action Observation to Enhance Motor Recovery in Post-stroke rehabilitation: A Pragmatic Trial Indian Council of Medical Research, Dept. of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Empowering Social Interaction in Autism Spectrum Disorder Children through Virtual Reality Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Knowledge Research and Innovation for Transformative Impact (KRITI) IIT KHARAGPUR
Malaviya Mission Capacity Building Teaching Learning Programme on Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
SAKHI SHG Digital Assistant (IoE Grant) IIT KHARAGPUR