Virtual Campus Tour Incorporates Photorealistic Views, Video Commentary

A new virtual tour and interactive map at the Stevens Institute of Technology combines photorealistic views 3D-rendered structures to provide an immersive way to "visit" the 55-acre New Jersey campus. Anyone with an internet connection can access the map, which is enhanced with videos, images and links to additional information.

Powered by technology from CampusTours, the map includes a guided virtual tour option that "presents a sequential series of video tour stops that provide a glimpse into the facilities, laboratories, residential and recreational spaces a typical Stevens student would experience," according to a news announcement. Users can also jump to any point of interest to access detailed descriptions, images and video commentary from Stevens faculty and students. CampusTours' MultiMedia Engine allows Stevens to manage the video library and update it over time.

"The interactive media offers a way to virtually explore Stevens' vibrant living and learning environment," said Lisa Fayed, director of digital strategy and analytics at Stevens, in a statement. "The video commentary covers a variety of topics from the students' perspective, from summer internships and co-op experiences to networking opportunities and developing lifelong friendships at Stevens. This platform aims to not only give prospective students, their families and others a view of Stevens' beautiful campus, but also showcases the unparalleled opportunities through the voices of our community."

About the Author

Rhea Kelly is editor in chief for Campus Technology, THE Journal, and Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at [email protected].

Featured

  • abstract pattern with interconnected blue nodes and lines forming neural network shapes, overlaid with semi-transparent bars and circular data points

    Data, AI Lead Educause Top 10 List for 2025

    Educause recently released its annual Top 10 list of the most important technology issues facing colleges and universities in the coming year, with a familiar trio leading the bunch: data, analytics, and AI. But the report presents these critical technologies through a new lens: restoring trust in higher education.

  • digital brain made of blue circuitry on the left and a shield with a glowing lock on the right, set against a dark background with fading binary code

    AI Dominates Key Technologies and Practices in Cybersecurity and Privacy

    AI governance, AI-enabled workforce expansion, and AI-supported cybersecurity training are three of the six key technologies and practices anticipated to have a significant impact on the future of cybersecurity and privacy in higher education, according to the latest Cybersecurity and Privacy edition of the Educause Horizon Report.

  • Campus Technology Product Award

    Call for Entries: 2024 Campus Technology Product Awards

    The entry period for the 2024 Campus Technology Product Awards is now open.

  • open laptop with screen depicting a glowing, holographic figure surrounded by floating symbols of knowledge like books, equations, and lightbulbs

    Cengage Intros Gen AI Student Assistant Beta

    Ed tech company Cengage has announced the beta launch of Student Assistant, a generative AI tool designed to guide students through the learning process with personalized resources and feedback.