The course is a very basic introduction to the field. As a complete novice to AR/VR, I did get some insight which will be useful. The lecturer is very enthusiastic, which is really awesome and encouraging.

However, overall the course is rather shallow, there are unnecessary repetitions, there is a lot of talking with little substantial content. I had the stamina to complete the honors track, but in hindsight I find the time spent on the course mostly wasted. Some of the discussion provided at the course is unnecessarily long and of little practical value, which could be characterised as overly academic. For example, there is a lengthy explanation of what X in XR means, with a suggested reading of a multipage 'research' paper (by the lecturer); thre are other courses at Coursera with similar scope, which spend on this 1-2 minutes and then quickly proceed to much more practical issues.

Throughout this and the other courses in this specialization, the lecturer seems to preferentially cite/reference publications of their own or from their students, which is surprising and disappointing. It gives the (possiby wrong) impression that they have little familiarity with the field beyond their own work and opinions, do not follow up on others' work. Too much weight is placed on self-marketing instead of a balanced, fair overview of the field.

Some parts of the presentation (in particular, examples of VR/AR interactions) seem not very well thought-through, the sight keeps moving around the scene in haphazard ways instead of focusing on the important areas (and explaining why), which at times is quite uncomfortable to watch.

Professor Nebeling is a fantastic instructor who clearly cares a lot about the topic as well as the students.

A really fun and digestible introduction to XR, very interested to start the next in the series

Thoroughly enjoyed my Intro to XR: technologies, application & issues course. It was great to see a technology course cover accessibility and equity in depth and with the importance they deserve. It also gave me the opportunity to try my first ever accessibility audit of an VR application: Mozilla Hubs, drlling down from the POUR principles as I looked for equivalence between WCAG 2.2 guidelines, and where possible related success criteria, and an immersive VR application. The course also covered privacy, security, and ethics and it was also interesting to see the intersection with accessibility and equity in those subject areas. For anyone wanting to investigate the technology, rather than just wanting to program with Unity or Unreal Engine, I can't recommend the course enough.

This course is a great introduction to Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Professor Nebeling thoroughly covers the key trends and issues in the extended reality space and provides robust frameworks for analyzing design and strategic decision making. There are many examples using the actual technology to get a better understanding of the current applications of XR tech.

This was a great foundation to XR. I highly recommend it as a jumping off point to understand more technical aspects of XR development.

This was a great introductory course on extended reality which introduced some basic frameworks for differentiating between different technologies and concepts, as well as having highlighted some key issues arising from these new technologies. The workload is quite light compared to other online courses, even with the honors track, which is designed to get you to experiment with different extended reality apps (whether on your phone or on AR/ VR devices if you have any). Overall a wonderful course and I look forward to completing the next two in this specialization :)

Excellent intro into XR World. If you are interested in AR or VR but you are not sure what is the difference between the both definitions and XR comes... This is the perfect course for the people who are not in the technologies but would like to start using it. Very well structured, very well prepared, high quality content and up to date. I am fully satisfied and HIGHTLY RECOMMENT IT. Thank you so much for the concept and development of the course!!!

This course was an exceptional experience! The content was varied and rich, offering a multitude of perspectives and practical tools that captivated me from start to finish. The instructor, Michael, managed to convey his passion, making each session both inspiring and motivating. His contagious enthusiasm and mastery of the subject have made me want to continue studying in this field. Thank you so much, Michael, for this enriching experience!

This course was extraordinarily interesting. I feel I learned a lot and I will be more actively interested in the world of XR from now on. One of the strengths of the course is the ability to combine video content, exercises, assignemnts and much more food for thought in a perfectly balanced way. My feedback about the course is extremely positive and I will continue with the other two parts of the specialization.

This course is really amazing as I could learn very new and exciting things. The content is well designed to go smoothly and the instructor gives lots of examples that help to understand the questions and the applications of the technologies even if we haven 't access to it at home. I highly recommend doing all activities presented in the honors track since they add a lot to the process.

This is a fantastic course that works beautifully on several levels to reach a wide variety of learners with differing backgrounds. The instructional design is really well thought-out and there are additional avenues for learners to go deeper into each subject area. The instructor is very personable, genuine and relatable also, which makes the course a real treat. Well done!

I took some other courses on this platform before so far this one is my favorite!

Is a good mix of theory and hands-on with a lot of examples and exercises to get a good grasp of the lectures and videos.

The professor and the community of learners are very engaging.

Thank you everyone for bringing this specialization to the average consumer like me.

A very useful course for those who want to be introduced into the XR world. Professor Nebeling explains very well all the concepts, examples provided are very illustrative, and you can also know about the field from other professors, professionals and students interested in the XR world. I recommend this course with no doubt.

This course gives an in-depth primer to the XR space, providing all the information one would need to have an up-to-date, thoughtful and informed discussion about the associated technologies and the considerations that need to be addressed as this technology begins to make its way into our everyday lives.

An amazing learning experience. Thank you Michael Nebeling for creating such a through and highly organized course. Without any burden on the learner, you covered lot of material in a short time. I've joined other two courses and I'm in the middle of completing them. Thanks University of Michigan.

I was originally looking for a more specific technical course to help me enter the XR world (i.e. Developing in Unity), but I'm happy I took this course to get a broad overview of the XR industry. I feel more equipped to continue my learning and look forward to the other courses in this series.

An excellent introduction to the new and rapidly changing fields of AR and VR, grounded in fundamental HCI (human computer interaction) concepts. Filled with videos, demos, and interviews, it's great for both people brand-new to XR and those looking to round out their basic knowledge.

This course provides a clear and engaging introduction to XR, covering key concepts, technologies, trends, and challenges in the field. It’s well-structured and informative, making it a great starting point for anyone looking to understand the evolving world of AR, VR, and beyond.

I really loved this course, Professor Nebeling explains in a simple and clear way even the most difficult concepts (for those who do not have a base from which to start). I recommend this course to anyone who is approaching these topics for the first time!