Some Possible Futures for AR and VR in Higher Education Academic Technology
Some Possible Futures for AR and VR in Higher Education Academic Technology
Thursday, October 27 | 2:15PM–3:00PM MT | Mile High Ballroom 2B3B, Ballroom Level
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Presentation/Panel Session
What to make of virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies and the so-called metaverse? How might AR/VR play roles in teaching, learning, and research practices? Although promising, AR/VR also raise crucial policy considerations. Examining key features of AR/VR, we consider technological trends and emerging issues while sharing insights into how the future might play out in our own setting, keeping an eye on institutional must-haves like accessibility, security, and privacy.
Presenters
Shawna Dark
Assistant Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education, University of California, Berkeley
Chris Hoffman
IT and Operational Director, University of California, Berkeley
Owen McGrath
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Programs, University of California, Berkeley