Although OBT&L is not yet a teaching pillar within VU Amsterdam, some examples of applications can be mentioned, both with and without objects from the special collections. The examples listed below are intended to build on and serve as a starting point for expansion.
Heritage objects & 3D printer
Source: Monique Kooijmans, 2019
Teaching conservators with heritage objects Curators at the University Library devote some of their hours to teaching that revolves around the heritage materials available in their collections.
Kalverstraat 62 3D print construction of Kalverstraat 62 commissioned by teacher at the UvA. Through the construction, students are able to calculate proportions of the house and view the wood construction - normally hidden behind facade - in 3D.
Medical models & VR
Anatomy application Organon The VR application "Organon" lets students work with a virtual body that they can dissect in order to interact with (the parts of) the body in preparation for the dissecting room.
Medical models Medical models of body parts are used within medical faculty (and perhaps ACTA).