SXSW EDU 2019

The Potential Impact of Wearables, AR and VR

Description:

Imagine a student staring blankly at a page of homework, unsure of where or how to start. What if a piece of wearable technology could sense their stress and give them access to the support they need with just one click of a button? This session will explore how wearables, augmented reality and virtual reality have the potential to impact learning in significant ways by presenting a series of futuristic vignettes, along with insights to help assess their potential value.


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Takeaways

  1. Participants will deepen their understanding of the technology trends influencing possible futures of education and trajectories of change.
  2. Futuristic vignettes will illustrate tangible ways in which wearables, AR and VR could change the classroom setting.
  3. Education leaders will consider how these technologies could support the creation of responsive learning environments.

Speakers


Organizer

Nia Baucke, Senior Public Relations Manager, KnowledgeWorks


Meta Information:

  • Tags: edtech
  • Event: SXSW EDU
  • Format: Future20
  • Track: Emerging Tech
  • Session Focus Area
  • Level: Basic Understanding


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