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I AM Neurodivergence in VR

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, ISTEverse AR/VR Experience

Learning experience: ISTEverse
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Presenters

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Dr. Muhsinah Morris
Metaversity Director/Professor
Morehouse College
@drmuhsinah
@chemystree
Dr. Muhsinah Holmes Morris is a BS chemistry graduate of the HBCU Clark Atlanta University. She obtained an MS & PhD from Emory University in Biomolecular Chemistry. She is an Assistant Professor of Education. Dr. Morris has been part of and Director of Morehouse’s Metaversity project since Spring 2021. Awards for Teaching Excellence at Morehouse College, Best Emerging Technology and Innovation from CBRE, First Place Unconventional Innovation in Industry by T-Mobile, and 2022 Educator of the Year by STEM Women Atlanta. She resides in McDonough, GA with her husband and five sons. More recently, she founded Metaverse United (unitethemetaverse.com).

Session description

Virtual Reality can bridge the gap between education, technology, and neurodivergent individuals. By sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights, this session aims to inspire and empower attendees to create inclusive and effective VR experiences that meet the needs of every learner, irrespective of their neurological differences.

Purpose & objective

At the intersection of education and technology, there exists a significant population of learners who require special considerations to effectively participate in immersive virtual reality experiences. Recent data collected in 2020 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates 1 in 36 children live with autism, while data from 2017 reveals that 1 in 45 adults fall on the autism spectrum (CDC, 2023). These statistics highlight the urgent need to address the unique needs of individuals with neurodivergent conditions within the realm of educational technology. "I AM Neurodivergence in VR" is a focused conference session that seeks to bridge the gap between education, technology, and neurodivergent individuals. By sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights, this session aims to inspire and empower attendees to create inclusive and effective VR experiences that meet the needs of every learner, irrespective of their neurological differences.

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Outline

10 minutes
Presenter introduction & previous work experience

10 minutes
Discussion of neurodivergence in educational setting and how it impacts learning opportunities

10 minutes
Addressing neurodivergence with regards to emergent technologies

10 minutes
Audience Q&A

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Supporting research

https://morehouse.edu/faculty-profiles-home/first-and-last-name-25300-en-html/
http://unitethemetaverse.com/

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Session specifications

Topic:
Augmented, mixed & virtual reality
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Teachers, Teacher education/higher ed faculty, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
Subject area:
Career and technical education, Special education
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Designer
  • Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.

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