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 | Session Start Time | Duration (min) |
|---|---|---|
| Overview and Introduction | 09:00 am PST | 12:00 pm EST | 17:00 pm GMT | 10 |
| Opening Remarks of the Overall Theme by the Keynote Speaker | 09:10 am PST | 12:10 pm EST | 17:10 pm GMT | 20 |
| Context Setting for Objective 1 by Featured Speaker | 09:30 am PST | 12:30 pm EST | 17:30 pm GMT | 10 |
| Lab Portion with Objective 1 – Swarm AI Session | 09:40 am PST | 12:40 pm EST | 17:40 pm GMT | 40 |
| Conclusion of Swarm AI Session | 10:20 am PST | 13:20 pm EST | 18:20 pm GMT | 5 |
| Break | 10:25 am PST | 13:25 pm EST | 18:25 pm GMT | 10 |
| Context Setting for Objective 2 by Featured Speaker | 10:35 am PST | 13:35 pm EST | 18:35 pm GMT | 10 |
| Lab Portion with Objective 2 – Mural Session | 10:45 am PST | 13:45 pm EST | 18:45 pm GMT | 40 |
| Conclusion of Mural Session | 11:25 am PST | 14:25 pm EST | 19:25 pm GMT | 5 |
| Break | 11:30 am PST | 14:30 pm EST | 19:30 pm GMT | 20 |
| Context Setting for Objective 3 by Featured Speaker | 11:50 am PST | 14:50 pm EST | 19:50 pm GMT | 10 |
| Lab Portion with Objective 3 – Thinkscape Session | 12:00 pm PST | 15:00 pm EST | 20:00 pm GMT | 20 |
| Conclusion of Thinkscape Session | 12:20 pm PST | 15:20 pm EST | 20:20 pm GMT | 5 |
| Concluding Remarks & Adjourn | 12:25 pm PST | 15:25 pm EST | 20:25 pm GMT | 5 |
Chairs:
David Warden Sime
Jaime Schwarz
Samantha G. Wolfe
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