Worlds of Possibility
Wed 6 Nov 2024, Brisbane
presented in partnership with
Transforming Education with Immersive Technologies
Presented by the Queensland XR Hub in partnership with Queensland University of Technology’s Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
“The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr Seuss
Immersive technologies have ushered in a new era of educational possibility, challenging the boundaries of traditional learning. Imagine a classroom where students can take a virtual field trip through the rugged terrain of Mars—or where students don’t merely intellectualise formulas, but step inside them, manipulating equations in three-dimensional space.
The potential is limited only by the imagination itself, promising a future where learning is an interactive, accessible and immersive journey into the heart of knowledge.
We invite you to spend a half day understanding how immersive technologies can be used to break through to students and enhance teaching.
This event brings together forward-thinking educators and policymakers, innovative content creators, and leading hardware developers to examine and collaborate on the future of immersive technologies in education.
The program will explore current innovations and their potential applications within classrooms, curriculum alignment and good pedagogy, and frameworks for safe, scalable and sustainable adoption.
The event will also feature a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge technology and immersive experiences, allowing you to try out these innovations for yourself.
Who should attend?
Educators and educational administrators who are eager to explore how immersive technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Immersive technology developers and other content creators interested in understanding the educational sector's needs to create impactful and relevant immersive learning experiences.
Technology companies and hardware developers who are pushing the boundaries of XR devices and looking to collaborate with educators and content creators to refine and expand the application of their products in educational settings.
Policy makers and educational leaders who want to stay informed about the latest technological advancements and understand how to support the integration of immersive technologies in schools and institutions.
Individuals and organisations interested in the potential of XR technologies to revolutionise the learning landscape.
WHEN
9am - 1pm
Wednesday 6 November 2024
WHERE
QUT Education Precinct
E Block, QUT Kelvin Grove Campus
TICKETS
$70 + booking fee
Register by 30 September for a 30% early bird discount!
Includes light refreshments for morning tea
If you are a Queensland XR Hub member you may be eligible for a complimentary ticket. Please contact us at info@qldxrhub.com.
Agenda
Program agenda is correct at the time of publication, 11 Sep 2024.
9am - Welcome & Acknowledgements
RHIANNON PHILLIPS, CEO, Queensland XR Hub
PROFESSOR LORI LOCKYER, Executive Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, QUT
9:10am - Flames of Innovation: How Immersive Learning Fuels the Future
CRAIG FREHLICH, President & Instructional Design Expert, Craig Frehlich Consulting Inc.
This presentation draws parallels between fire's transformative impact on early humans and how immersive learning could similarly revolutionise education and human connection today.
9:30am - Panel: Curriculum Alignment & Good Pedagogy
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ERICA SOUTHGATE, Associate Professor of Emerging Technologies for Education, The University of Newcastle
Opening statement: Findings from the long-running VR School Study which investigates how virtual reality can be embedded into school classrooms, across subject areas, for ethical, deeper learning.
CAEL GALLAGHER, PhD candidate, School of Computer Science, QUT
Opening statement: Immersive Learning Environments for Teaching 3D-Thinking and Procedural Skills in Undergraduate Earth Science: from instructor-led VR paradigms with demonstrations and interactive group discussions, to autonomous, modularised student-centric learning experiences.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MICHAEL COWLING, Information and Communication Technology, CQUniversity
Opening statement: Pedagogy Before Technology: Ever wondered how technology can help enhance your teaching? Not sure how digital technology and curriculum can align? In this short introduction, CQUniversity’s Professor Tech will provide a crash course on his pedagogy before technology framework, putting pedagogy-first to consider the problems in your curriculum and how you might integrate technology to make learning more effective.
DR RALF MUHLBERGER (Moderator), CEO & Co-Founder, Ardacious Pty Ltd
MORNING TEA
11:10am - Provocation: Empathy & Connection Through Immersive Experiences
GEORGIE PINN, Founder and Director, Interactor
11:20am - Case Study: VR Meets Reality at Centenary State High School: Reflecting on our first large-scale XR Experience
JAMES WHITTLE, Head of eLearning & IT, Centenary State High School
This presentation will explore how a Brisbane public high school is strategically using XR to enhance curriculum delivery for years 7-9, making learning more engaging and immersive. It will discuss our efforts in scaling XR infrastructure to allow every student to have these innovative experiences in their everyday learning.
11:30am - Panel/Forum: Overcoming the Challenges to Adoption & Scale
Implementing XR is exciting but it can be daunting with regulatory and ethical considerations, and challenges ranging from internal buy-in and hardware acquisition to curation of content, staff training and cost!
Our panel of experts will share principles for safe, successful and equitable adoption of new technologies, and provide practical advice to help navigate those challenges–from strategy and space design to pilot to full-scale deployment.
EMMA MURTAGH, Operations Manager, Queensland XR Hub
JOE MILLWARD, Executive Producer/Creative Technologist, 18 Degrees: Film + Interactive
SEBASTIAN KEO, Head of XR, Storm FX
12:30PM - TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Speakers
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RHIANNON PHILLIPS
CEO, Queensland XR Hub
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PROFESSOR LORI LOCKYER
Executive Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, QUT
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CRAIG FREHLICH
President & Instructional Design Expert
Craig Frehlich Consulting Inc. -
DR ERICA SOUTHGATE
Associate Professor of Emerging Technologies for Education, The University of Newcastle
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CAEL GALLAGHER
PhD Candidate, School of Computer Science, QUT
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MICHAEL COWLING
Information & Communication Technology, CQUniversity
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DR RALF MUHLBERGER
CEO & Co-Founder, Ardacious Pty Ltd
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GEORGIE PINN
Founder & Director, Interactor
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JAMES WHITTLE
Head of eLearning & IT, Centenary State High School
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EMMA MURTAGH
Operations Manager, Queensland XR Hub
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JOE MILLWARD
Executive Producer & Creative Technologist, 18 Degrees
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SEBASTIAN KEO
Head of XR, Storm FX
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR KATE THOMPSON
Associate Professor of Digital Pedagogies, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education, and Social Justice, QUT
XR Showcase