Theme: Innovative Approaches to Immersive Learning
In this new era in education and training techniques and methodologies, Metaverse Safety Week 2024 dedicates a full day to exploring the revolutionary potential of immersive learning environments. We’ll delve into how these systems in the Metaverse can democratize access to education, enable learning experiences, and foster collaborative knowledge creation across academic and corporate sectors. This session will showcase innovative approaches to immersive learning, discussing the implications for both traditional education and corporate training. We’ll examine how these technologies are breaking down barriers, allowing diverse learners to access high-quality experiences regardless of constraints, and enabling global corporations to deliver more effective, engaging training programs. Join us as we address the challenges and opportunities of implementing these systems, envisioning a future of education and professional development.
Key Objectives
- Map the Immersive Learning Landscape: Identify and prioritize key applications of immersive tech in education and training.
- Design Inclusive Immersive Learning Experiences: Conceptualize accessible and engaging Metaverse-based learning environments for diverse learners.
- Envision the Future of Immersive Education: Strategize implementation of immersive learning systems across academic and corporate sectors.
Key Stakeholders
- Educators from K-12, higher education, and continuing education
- Technology developers and companies
- Policymakers and administrators
- Learning scientists and educational researchers
- Instructional designers
- Accessibility experts in education
- Students and student organizations
- Educational content creators
- Online learning platforms
- Corporate training professionals
- Museum and cultural institution educators
Time and Agenda Details
| Agenda Item (duration) | Session Start Time | Session End Time |
|---|---|---|
Overview and Introduction (10 min) David Warden SimeXRSI | Riiot Digital Ltd.  Jaime SchwarzXRSI | Brand Therapy LLC | 09:00 am PST 12:00 pm EST 17:00 pm GMT | 09:10 am PST 12:10 pm EST 17:10 pm GMT |
Opening Remarks of the Overall Theme by the Keynote Speaker (20 min) Angel AcostaAcosta Institute | 09:10 am PST 12:10 pm EST 17:10 pm GMT | 09:30 am PST 12:30 pm EST 17:30 pm GMT |
Context Setting by Featured Speaker for Objective 1: Mapping the Immersive Learning Landscape – (10 min) Fox BonillaHarbinger Creative | 09:30 am PST 12:30 pm EST 17:30 pm GMT | 09:40 am PST 12:40 pm EST 17:40 pm GMT |
| Thematic Discussion and SWARM Intelligence Gathering on Mapping the Immersive Learning Landscape – (40 min) Identify and prioritize the most promising applications of immersive technologies in education and corporate training. Identify current and emerging immersive learning approaches, their potential impacts, and areas for further development. In this session, a diverse community of multi-stakeholders will use Swarm AI® technology to collaboratively identify and prioritize the most promising applications of immersive technologies in education and corporate training. Participants will address questions about current and emerging immersive learning approaches, their potential impacts, and areas for further development. The goal is to create a comprehensive overview of the immersive learning landscape, leveraging collective intelligence to inform future strategies. | 09:40 am PST 12:40 pm EST 17:40 pm GMT | 10:20 am PST 13:20 pm EST 18:20 pm GMT |
| Conclusion of Swarm AI Session (5 min) | 10:20 am PST 13:20 pm EST 18:20 pm GMT | 10:25 am PST 13:25 pm EST 18:25 pm GMT |
| Break (10 min) | 10:25 am PST 13:25 pm EST 18:25 pm GMT | 10:35 am PST 13:35 pm EST 18:35 pm GMT |
Context Setting by Featured Speaker for Objective 2: Designing Inclusive Immersive Learning Experiences – (10 min) Rahel DemantXR Bootcamp | 10:35 am PST 13:35 pm EST 18:35 pm GMT | 10:45 am PST 13:45 pm EST 18:45 pm GMT |
| Thematic Discussion and Community Session on Designing Inclusive Immersive Learning Experiences – (40 min) Delve into conceptualizing immersive learning environments that are accessible, engaging, and effective for diverse learners. Brainstorming on breaking down barriers and democratizing access to high-quality educational experiences in the Metaverse. This segment will feature expert-led discussions on breaking down barriers and democratizing access to high-quality educational experiences in the Metaverse. The aim is to generate innovative ideas for inclusive immersive learning designs that cater to a wide range of learning needs and styles.  Sana FaridPrince Sultan University  Eric HawkinsonTogether Learning  Ori BrafmanInsight Reality  Larry CameronParadigm Intelligence Ltd  Caitlin E KrauseMindWise  Chris HeuerTeam Flow Institute  Aleshia HayesUniversity of North Texas | 10:45 am PST 13:45 pm EST 18:45 pm GMT | 11:25 am PST 14:25 pm EST 19:25 pm GMT |
| Conclusion of Community Session (5 min) | 11:25 am PST 14:25 pm EST 19:25 pm GMT | 11:30 am PST 14:30 pm EST 19:30 pm GMT |
| Break (20 min) | 11:30 am PST 14:30 pm EST 19:30 pm GMT | 11:50 am PST 14:50 pm EST 19:50 pm GMT |
Context Setting by Featured Speaker for Objective 3: Envisioning the Future of Immersive Education – (10 min) Reid BlackmanVirtue | 11:50 am PST 14:50 pm EST 19:50 pm GMT | 12:00 pm PST 15:00 pm EST 20:00 pm GMT |
| Thematic Discussion and Thinkscape Intelligence Gathering on Envisioning the Future of Immersive Education – (20 min) Generate innovative strategies for implementing and scaling immersive learning systems across academic and corporate sectors. Address challenges and opportunities in creating a global, collaborative knowledge creation ecosystem enabled by immersive technologies. In this session, participants will engage in the Thinkscape exercise, a real-time conversation platform designed to optimize group insights and amplify collective intelligence. This interactive approach will address challenges and opportunities in creating a global, collaborative knowledge creation ecosystem enabled by immersive technologies. The goal is to develop actionable plans for the future of immersive education that can be applied across various learning contexts.  Chris HornbostelUnanimous AI | 12:00 pm PST 15:00 pm EST 20:00 pm GMT | 12:20 pm PST 15:20 pm EST 20:20 pm GMT |
| Conclusion of Thinkscape Session (5 min) | 12:20 pm PST 15:20 pm EST 20:20 pm GMT | 12:25 pm PST 15:25 pm EST 20:25 pm GMT |
Concluding Remarks & Adjourn (5 min)David Warden SimeXRSI | Riiot Digital Ltd. Jaime SchwarzXRSI | Brand Therapy LLC | 12:25 pm PST 15:25 pm EST 20:25 pm GMT | 12:30 pm PST 15:30 pm EST 20:30 pm GMT |
Chairs:
David Warden Sime
XRSI | Riiot Digital Ltd.
Jaime Schwarz
XRSI | Brand Therapy LLC
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