Fail Safe Experiential Learning with Immersive VR

Ever wish you had a do-over? Teachers must explore new ways to work with children with special needs, master specific instructional routines, and lead difficult conversations in complex classrooms in the quest to create inclusive environments that support learning and belonging. Live avatar-based simulations provide a fail-safe environment for experimenting, learning and growing skills. See how this university trains teachers in an authentic, replicable, scalable and diverse simulated classroom.

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Mark Milliron

Western Governors University's Teachers College

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Mamie Pack

Western Governors University's Teachers College

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Aaron Popham

Western Governors University's Teachers College

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Format: Talk
Type: Session
Track: Emerging Tech
Focus Area: Higher Education