VRCHIVE
Completed
STUDY OVERVIEW
SUMMARY
VRCHIVE was an intergenerational VR storytelling workshop developed with the Toronto Public Library during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grandparent–grandchild pairs participated in a remote program where they learned to create 360° films about their lives. The study explored feasibility, learning, and intergenerational connection through virtual co-creation.
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KEY FINDINGS
Participants successfully created VR “capsule” films and reported positive experiences, including increased connection, engagement, and confidence using technology. The final capsule films can be accessed on the VRCHIVE study website. Program materials including workbooks, activity guides, and filming instructions were developed and refined through the study, are also available on the website for others to use and adapt.
PUBLICATIONS
Appel, L., Recknagel, J., Lewis, S., & Kisonas, E. (2022). VRCHIVE intergenerational VR storytelling. Educational Gerontology. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2022.2039848
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