«New Roles of Teachers and Students in Future Scenarios: Engaging Parents and Community»
Paula MacDowellUniversity of Saskatchewan, Canada
Abstract
This presentation explores the roles of teachers and students in future learning environments and what it takes to engage parents and community members. Get inspired by examples of pedagogical interactions possible with immersive technologies and learn how to deploy them to meet specific educational goals and learning objectives. While the new wave of AR/VR technologies offers the potential for transformative and engaged pedagogy, success depends on a meaningful and sustainable implementation strategy. Valuable insights will be provided to support teachers and students as immersive learning designers and storytellers. Participants will take away new ideas for effective innovation with immersive technologies to enhance student creativity, collaboration, and engagement with the whole school community.
Bio
Paula MacDowell is an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. She is a recognized leader in designing immersive learning experiences alongside teachers and students, with and for our communities. Specializing in Educational Technology and Design (ETAD), her research interests include immersive education, emerging technologies, instructional design, and environmental and sustainability education (ESE). Paula serves as the Practitioner Chair for the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN).
