Goal: To gain an understanding of what virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality are. To explore their different applications, and to investigate what their impact might be. Task: · Read...

Goal: To gain an understanding of what virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality are. To explore their different applications, and to investigate what their impact might be. Task: · Read or watch the materials linked below. · Write a post where you answer the following question: · How will we see AR/VR/MR impact our lives in the future? While an acceptable argument might be to propose AR/VR/MR is "hype" and will not impact our lives, let us suspend that possibility for the moment. For now, present an argument for how this technology will impact our lives in the next year, five years and ten years. · You may pick one (AR/VR/MR), two or three of the technologies to discuss. · Some areas to consider how AR/VR/MR will impact our lives: · Healthcare · Education · Non-profit use · Use in emerging nations · Entertainment  · Athletics · Other subject areas · · Your post must include: · At least 2 sources. These can be the readings or external links.  · Use in-text citations to reference these in your post and make sure to cite them in APA format.  · Your post should be a minimum of 400 words.  ·   Materials to read or watch: I know it looks like a lot but most are super short! What is the difference between virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality? https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/07/19/the-important-difference-between-virtual-reality-augmented-reality-and-mixed-reality/#5abfbb2535d3 How is virtual reality being used? NBA League Pass transforms games into VR viewing parties https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/16/nba-league-pass-shared-vr-viewing/ Facebook Spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr_04PCSDWE&feature=youtu.be How is augmented reality being used? Pokemon GO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNjpqm73GBY&feature=youtu.be AR in education: https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/10/how-will-ar-transform-education-infographic Shopping with AR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhdOzpblrm0&feature=youtu.be Mixed reality: Hololens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic_M6WoRZ7k&feature=youtu.be Manufacturing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfgfF9-1xvA&feature=youtu.be