SXSW EDU 2025

The Inclusive Magic School Bus: XR & Neurodiverse Education

Description:

Nearly five percent of public school students have a specific learning disability (SLD). Rates of ADHD, autism and other learning disabilities are on the rise. Today, there is a growing selection of AR/VR applications for special education from personalized learning solutions to therapeutics. XR can meet neurodiverse students where they are while also accommodating individual learning styles. Join us as we explore XR's potential in special education and the tools needed to empower students and educators and illustrate how immersive technology can equip classrooms to maximize their potential.


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Takeaways

  1. Real-world use cases and examples of how XR tools are being utilized by educators to support and engage neurodivergent students in the classroom.
  2. Tools to maintain student expression and engagement in a virtual world, and what type of data/tools will be needed to create personalized instruction.
  3. Considerations and resources for education professionals interested in using immersive technology in the classroom.

Speakers


Organizer

Tiffany Garcia, Senior Associate, Glen Echo Group


Meta Information:

  • Tags: special education, XR
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Future of Tech
  • Session Focus Area K-12 Education
  • Level: Field Experience


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