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Adapting Immersive Technology for Learning Post-COVID-19 #150

A discussion around the latest research and development around immersive technologies in education. We will host a series of short presenters that will introduce innovative research and projects in immersive learning. The short presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and open Q&A around implementing immersive learning during and after the health crisis. The event will be in AltspaceVR, which is a free Social VR platform owned by Microsoft that can be loaded onto PC, Mac, and also iOS and Android devices. We will also be livestreaming from VR to YouTube for later viewing. Can visit http://mavr.site for detailed information.

Eric Hawkinson

Eric Hawkinson

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
Eric is a learning futurist, tinkering with and designing technologies that may better inform the future of teaching and learning. Eric is president and research coordinator of MAVR, a research group working in immersive technologies for teaching and learning, and more specifically, augmented and virtual realities in language learning. Eric's day job is at the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies where he teaches courses and conducts research on issues related to technology in tourism and education. Eric also leads a team of interactive media designers for TEDxKyoto. Eric's projects have included augmented tourism rallies, AR community art exhibitions, mixed reality escape rooms, and other experiments in immersive technology. https://erichawkinson.com
Mehrasa Alizadeh

Mehrasa Alizadeh

I am an assistant professor at Osaka University. I conduct collaborative research on learning analytics and in particular sensor technology to monitor and improve learner wakefulness, concentration, and engagement in e-learning contexts. I am also very much interested in the applications of XR (extended reality) in language learning. alizadeh.mehrasa@lab.ime.cmc.osaka-u.ac.jp
Josh Brunotte

Josh Brunotte

Aichi Prefectural University
I am an associate professor in the Liberal Education Center at Aichi Prefectural University, near Nagoya. I am also the membership chair of the MAVR SIG.
Kojiro Yano

Kojiro Yano

Osaka Institute of Technology
I am an associate professor at Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Osaka Institute of Technology. I specialize in teaching and learning using virtual reality technology, particularly for language learning and medical education. I have recently released Virtual Presentation Space, a VR app to record presentations in VR.
Dave Dolan

Dave Dolan

Veative
Dave has been teaching for 30 years and holds a Masters in TESOL. After establishing an English school in Japan in 1993, his interests grew towards using technology to best serve the needs of students. He has worked in the development of digital books, LMSs and VR. Dave has looked outside the box for real solutions for real-world, educational needs, and brings that same approach to virtual reality. Hailing from Canada and based in Japan, he has taken on the role of Chief Product Officer with Veative, ensuring that educational needs remain a focus within the company.