#IMMERSECON2025
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Last year, over 550 professionals from higher education and industry joined us to explore how AI and XR are transforming language learning. Check out last year's schedule and presentations through the links below.
Day 1
Kickoff for IMMERSEcon 2024
Dr. Misty Wilson (Chief Learning Officer at Immerse), Quinn Taber (CEO of Immerse),
& Dr. Tricia Thrasher (Director of Research at Immerse)
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A welcome to ImmerseCon and brief overview of the 2024 conference.
Watch recording here.
The Future of Language Learning Through the Lens of Mixed Reality
Prof. Euan Bonner (Technology Researcher and Media Literacy Lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies)
Keynote Presentation
Watch recording here.
Virtual Reality in High School Language Classrooms: A Case Study
Dr. Jenny Robins (German Teacher at University High School), Hillary Veitch (ESL Teacher at Rantoul Township High School), & Jessica Briggs (French Teacher at Mahomet-Seymour High School)
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Panel moderated by Dr. Tricia Thrasher (Director of Research at Immerse)
Watch recording here.
From Idea to Implementation: Creating Delightful Virtual Reality Learning Experiences
Jacob Furnari (Chief Product Officer at Immerse), Chris Guess (Lead 3D Artist at Immerse), & DK Simmons (Product Manager at Immerse)
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Panel discussion moderated by Daniel Decker (Director of Community Engagement at Immerse)
Watch recording here.
A Deep Dive into Immerse: Aligning Curriculum Standards with Virtual Reality Lessons
Carla Consolini (Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator at Immerse) & Christina Cavage (Director of Curriculum and Teaching Excellence at Immerse)
Presentation
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What Does the Data Show? Insights from Two Research Studies
Dr. Sangmin Michelle Lee (Professor at Kyung Hee University) & Dr. Wakako Kobayashi (Professor at Nihon University)
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Research Panel by Immerse Research Partners
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Day 2
Founders' Coffee Chat
Quinn Taber (Chief Executive Officer at Immerse), Christian Rowe (Chief Growth Officer at Immerse), & Jacob Furnari (Chief Product Officer at Immerse)
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Fireside chat moderated by Dr. Misty Wilson (Chief Learning Officer at Immerse)
Watch recording here.
The AI Age: Flying Forward into Today
Prof. Brent Warner (Professor at Irvine Valley College)
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Keynote Presentation
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Efficacy Matters: Findings from Two Research Studies
Dr. Marco Romano (Professor at International University of Rome) & Weijian (Michelle) Yan (Doctoral Student at Purdue University)
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Research Panel by Immerse Research Partners
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The Role of Emerging Technologies in Higher Education
Robyn Brinks Lockwood (Lecturer at Stanford University), Devin Ferreira (English Instructor at UCF Global), & Pamela Vittorio (Associate Teaching Professor at The New School)
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Panel discussion moderated by Christina Cavage (Director of Curriculum and Teaching Excellence at Immerse)
Watch recording here.
Keeping the Human in an AI-world: The Role of AI at Immerse
Dr. Misty Wilson (Chief Learning Officer at Immerse), Dylan Walch (Lead VR Developer at Immerse), & Xavier Apostol (VR Developer at Immerse)
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Presentation
Watch recording here.
Teacher Tips: A Q&A Session with Immerse's Guides
Immerse English, Spanish, and French Program Managers and Guides
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Panel discussion moderated by Miranda Novash (Immersive Learning Specialist at Immerse)
Watch recording here.