Metaverse Field Trip

Virtual Event Organized by the Metaverse Standards Forum’s Education Working Group. This is the first of three mini field trips to try out innovative metaverse learning experiences in a hands-on session (No headsets or installations needed. All you need is a computer with a web browser). See for yourself how educators are using immersive technology to modernize education and training. Get inspiration and fresh ideas that might just change the way you teach or learn, and join a community of forward-thinking educators and professionals committed to revolutionizing learning

Who is this Event for?

• K-12 Educators
• University Professors
• Instructional Designers
• Curriculum Developers
• Online Course Instructors
• Corporate Trainers
• Workforce Development Consultants
• Learning and Development Specialists
• EdTech and Immersive Tech Professionals
• Metaverse Builders
• Students

Don’t Miss the Chance to:

• Try out innovative metaverse learning experiences in a hands-on session
• See for yourself how educators are using immersive technology to modernise education and training
• Get inspiration and fresh ideas that might just change the way you teach or learn
• Join a community of forward-thinking educators and professionals committed to revolutionizing learning

Meet the Experts:

• Rolf Kruse (LinkedIn), Founder of uniVERSEty Network for Virtual Learning Spaces; Professor, Erfurt UAS
• Nelly V. Tacheva (LinkedIn), CEO/Founder of Tangra; Professor, Rutgers University
• Tracy Gardner (LinkedIn), Co-Founder of Flip Computing; Creator of Flock XR

Each of our experts will guide the group through a learning experience and answer your questions. For this first field trip session, your guides are the three co-chairs of the Metaverse Education Working Group at the Forum. Please get in touch with one of us on LinkedIn if you would like to lead a field trip in a future session.

More Info About the Field Trips:

uniVERSEty

The XR Learning Space is an interactive 3D environment accessible in browsers on desktop, mobile, and VR headsets, offering an immersive way to explore, learn, and share knowledge about Immersive Learning. An exhibition space showcases several immersive learning projects created by members of the uniVERSEty network.

Rolf Kruse is a professor of digital media at Erfurt University of Applied Sciences. He is the initiator of the uniVERSEty network and co-chair of the MSF Education Group. He is also a member of the Working Group “Metaverse and XR” of the German Standards Organization (DIN).

Tangra

Tangra is a platform for educators who want to go beyond the traditional classroom and create immersive, AI-powered learning experiences that captivate students and spark deeper understanding. More info at https://tangra.link/products/immersive-learning

Flock XR – The free 3D creation tool for young people

Flock XR is an open source browser-based 3D creation tool for young people aged 9-14+ Flock XR allows young people to create immersive 3D experiences with extended reality features. Flock XR is in early access and is funded through grants from NLnet Foundation and UK Games Fund. Website: https://flockxr.com/
Tracy is a Co-Founder of Flip Computing and the creator of Flock XR. Tracy has used her extensive background in computer science and education to develop a platform that allows young people to develop creative and technical skills for the future.