Topic: Immersive Technologies and Future of Learning

Guest: Monica Ares, Head of Immersive Learning at Meta (Facebook)

Host: Zahid Imran, Founder of Innovation Valley

Discussion/Questions:

1. You have been focused on learning in the metaverse. What drew you to thaarea, and what is the impact you think t technology will have on the future of education?

2. The concept of the metaverse has been around for decades. Why is it suddenly taking off now and what’s driving it?

3. Technology innovation has always been a double-edged sword. What are some of the pros and cons of where this technology is headed?

4. What are you most excited about for the future of the metaverse?

5. Do you think the world is ready for learning in the Metaverse, in view the current connectivity and technological infrastructure especially in developing countries?

6. Do you think that new emerging technologies will replace the on-campus model of learning, and do you see it as a threat for teachers, will teachers be replaced by the technology?

7. Which learning model do you think is best for example, just self-paced online, self paced online + on-campus (hybrid model)?

8. For what age group do you think “learning in the Metaverse” will be best and how do you see it for children?

Immersive Technologies And Future Of Learning

Join me for a beautiful conversation with Phil Moore (author of The Future of Children) and life-long Love-Based Leader & Educator. Phil and I dive into a deep conversation about the future of education, children and how WE -- the collective can better serve and support the growth, development, imaginations and learning of children. If you love kids or you're an educator, you will love this wide-ranging conversation.

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The Future Of Children & Education With Phil Moore 1

Deborah Netolicky talks with Professor Yong Zhao about teaching, curriculum, schooling, educational leadership, and schools within schools. Yong is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas and a professor in Educational Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education in Australia. He previously served as the Presidential Chair, Associate Dean, and Director of the Institute for Global and Online Education in the College of Education, University of Oregon, where he was also a Professor in the Department of Educational Measurement, Policy, and Leadership. Prior to Oregon, Yong Zhao was University Distinguished Professor at the College of Education, Michigan State University, where he also served as the founding director of the Center for Teaching and Technology, executive director of the Confucius Institute, as well as the US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Education and a fellow of the International Academy of Education. Yong has received numerous awards for his work on the implications of globalisation and technology on education. He has published over 100 articles and 30 books. 

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- https://zhaolearning.com/
- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20965311241265124 

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Yong Zhao on all things education

In the final part, the hosts look ahead at the transformative impact of emerging technologies like AI, virtual reality, and blockchain in higher education. From personalized learning with AI tutors to immersive VR experiences, these advancements promise a future where technology complements human educators, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes while preserving the human connection at the heart of education.

Future Innovations in Higher Education AI, VR, and Beyond Part 3

In this episode of WISE On Air, we explore the intersection of innovation and education with Alexander Nicholas, Executive Vice President of Learning & Society at XPRIZE. Drawing from his experience leading educational initiatives at the Gates Foundation and now at XPRIZE, Alexander shares insights on how prize competitions can catalyze transformative solutions in education.

Alexander discusses XPRIZE's unique approach to tackling global challenges, from their first space competition to their current work across seven domains including education. He explains how their "brain trust" methodology brings together diverse experts to frame problems and design prizes that drive real impact. Through examples like their global learning prize that reached millions of students in Tanzania, we explore how prize competitions can validate educational technology and create new standards for efficacy.
The conversation delves into Alexander's vision of democratized education, where high-quality learning becomes "demonetized, delocalized and moving into the fabric of society." He shares thoughtful perspectives on how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies might help realize this vision, while emphasizing the importance of keeping solutions globally relevant and contextual.

Join us as we examine how prize competitions could help transform education systems and create more equitable access to learning opportunities worldwide.

Learn more about XPRIZE: https://www.xprize.org

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105: From Space to Schools - How Does XPRIZE Reimagine Learning? - Alexander Nicholas

Deborah Netolicky talks with Matthew Esterman about the role of AI in education, including its possibilities, limits, impact on student learning and potential to reduce teachers’ workloads. Matthew has held a number of teaching and leadership roles in schools, most recently as Director of Innovation and Partnerships at Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta. He is currently Adjunct Fellow at Western Sydney University, and founder and director of The Next Word consultancy which focuses on training, support and strategy for schools and other organisations to take their use of AI to the next level. 

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-	https://nextwordnow.com/
-	https://ambapress.com.au/products/the-next-word?srsltid=AfmBOooYX4TwfzLicbMGedQgQUQnANQ7jHFfyJNTmFNuxhzBvVxWsUYV
-	https://www.oneusefulthing.org/

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Matthew Esterman on the possibilities of AI in education

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