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Storyliving: Harnessing Virtual Reality to Promote Global Consciousness and Empathy

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Session description

Explore how cinematic virtual reality (CVR) transforms students into active participants in global stories, deepening their understanding of diverse perspectives and fostering empathy. Backed by research, this session showcases how VR engages learners and offers educators innovative strategies to enhance global awareness and compassion in the classroom.

Outline

1. Introduction (2 min)
2. Session overview & introduction to VR and its significance to education (8 min)
a. Audience engagement--participants share their
experiences using VR
3. Explanation of CVR--how it works, potential for transforming learning, and examples of CVR in action (10 min)
4. Research--an overview of the latest research and evidence supporting the use of VR in education (15 min)
5. Tools & Resources--actionable strategies and tools/resources to support CVR in the curriculum; attendees will be provided with curated resources in a Padlet to utilize independently (20 min)
6. Wrap-Up/Q & A (5 min)

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Supporting research

The work of Jeremy Bailenson:
https://vhil.stanford.edu/people/jeremy-bailenson

Reality Bytes: Innovative Learning Using Augmented and Virtual Reality by Christine Lion-Bailey, Jesse Lubinsky, and Micah Shippee

The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World by Jamil Zaki

Chris Milk's TED Talk, "How Virtual Reality Can Create the Ultimate Empathy Machine" https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_milk_how_virtual_reality_can_create_the_ultimate_empathy_machine?subtitle=en

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Presenters

Dr. Andrea Trudeau

Library Information Specialist

Alan B. Shepard Middle School

Session specifications

Topic:

Global Education, Collaboration and Perspectives

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Librarian, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Language Arts, Social Studies or History

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Learner

Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

TLPs:

Cultivate Belonging, Prioritize authentic experiences

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session

Influencer Disclosure:

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.