Project-Based Learning with VR Integration is ideal for enhancing engagement through immersive experiences, but it requires significant investment in hardware and teacher training. Social-Emotional Learning Curricula like RULER offer a more accessible and scalable approach to improving school climate and student well-being, with a focus on social and emotional development.
| Attribute | Project-Based Learning (PBL) with Virtual Reality (VR) Integration | Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curricula (e.g., RULER from Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Project-Based Learning (PBL) with Virtual Reality (VR) Integration | Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curricula (e.g., RULER from Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence) |
| VR Hardware Requirements | Requires head-mounted displays (HMDs) and controllers. Minimum requirements: multi-core processor (Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7), 16 GB RAM, powerful GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX or AMD Radeon RX), SSD storage. | The search results do not provide information on specific VR hardware requirements for a PBL module associated with RULER. |
| Curriculum Alignment | Aligned to national education standards (NCTM, NSES, ITEA, Common Core). | RULER is recognized as a SELect program by CASEL, aligning with evidence-based practices in SEL and Common Core State Standards. |
| Student Engagement | Enhances motivation and understanding. | RULER improves school climate by enhancing teacher instruction and increasing student engagement. Increased student engagement is a key factor in positive shifts in school climate. |
| Teacher Training | Essential for effective VR integration. | RULER implementation includes comprehensive training for school leaders and educators. A RULER Institute Online is available to equip a team to lead implementation. |
| Accessibility | Features like text-to-speech, customizable controls. | RULER provides strategies for understanding context, working with bias, and customizing for context, including activities that focus on individual, cultural, social, and contextual differences in the experience and expression of emotions. Select materials are available in Spanish and Mandarin. |
| Assessment | Pre/post-tests, observation logs, reflections. | RULER schools can use SEL assessment tools to measure the success of well-being and SEL initiatives, including School Climate Walkthrough, Affective Experiences Scale (AES), Sources of Well-being (SOW), and Emotion-focused Educator SEL Survey. |
| Scalability | Depends on equipment, licenses, custom content. | RULER has been adopted by over 3,500 schools worldwide, impacting more than one million students, demonstrating its scalability and adaptability. |
| LMS Integration | Seamless integration with existing LMS platforms. | Information on direct integration with specific LMS platforms like Canvas or Blackboard was not found in the search results. |
| Customization | VR scenarios can be customized. | RULER instruction and resources are designed to be flexible and adaptable to all settings and communities. Leaders are encouraged to assess their community's needs, set specific goals, and implement RULER in ways that align with their unique contexts. |
| Social Skills | Fosters empathy and understanding through perspective-taking. | RULER is designed to enhance social and emotional learning (SEL) within educational settings. RULER helps students develop a deep understanding of their emotions and the emotions of others. |
| Price | Not available | $7,500 for 3 training participants; $9,000 for 4 training participants; $10,500 for 5 training participants. A Site License is currently defined as a school-building minimum or a minimum cost of $3,000 for the first year of use. |
| Ratings | Overall: Not available, Performance: Not available | Not available |