A virtual conference from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 7 will examine what organizers call the 鈥済reat potential and challenges鈥 of using XR鈥攁 catch-all term that includes augmented and virtual reality as well as related technologies for spatial and pervasive computing鈥攊n the classroom under pandemic conditions.
The event will describe how XR can mitigate the challenges of engaging with students and collaborators remotely, and explore opportunities to apply the technology in online, in-person, and hybrid classes. Educators from across the disciplines will give more than two dozen short talks about existing projects, best practices, and instructional design strategies. The lunchtime session will include project demonstrations for small groups of participants in online meeting rooms.
Beyond Zoom: XR for Teaching and Research in the COVID-19 Era is being hosted by 天美麻豆鈥檚 , , and , with partners from the University of Pennsylvania. It鈥檚 sponsored by 天美麻豆 COVID-19 Spark funding and the , with support from the University of Pennsylvania.
For more information, go to the . will close at noon on Aug. 5.
