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XRA Immersive Insights

XRA Immersive Insights

Written by: XR Association
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Peek inside the world of immersive tech from those who know it best. XR (VR, AR and mixed reality) is changing our world, from education to workforce training, gaming and more. The XR Association — the trade association representing the ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented and mixed reality — will break down everything you need to know about where immersive tech has gone and where it's headed. Join us for in-depth discussions on insights and trends taking place across the XR industry! For more on the XR Association (XRA) visit: https://xra.org/2023
Episodes
  • XR in the Classroom: Promoting Education Equality
    Nov 6 2023

    On the final episode of our education-focused mini-series, "XR in the Classroom," XRA's Senior VP of Research and Best Practices Stephanie Montgomery speaks with Kaylee Brown, Manager of Innovation Development at Pearson, Paul DelSignore, Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Pearson and Joseph South, Chief Innovation Officer at ISTE about how XR can help to reduce education inequality. Their conversation explores the benefits of using XR in education from the lens of accessibility and inclusion, and dives into the ways in which XR can contribute to a unique education for all learners. Tune in to hear their perspectives on this episode of Immersive Insights!

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    35 mins
  • XR In the Classroom: Student Privacy and Safety
    Oct 23 2023

    On this episode of our education focused mini-series, "XR in the Classroom," XRA's Senior VP of Research and Best Practices Stephanie Montgomery dives into what content developers and software engineers can do to create safe experiences fit for use in the classroom. She is joined by Harvey Wright, Seattle Public Schools Curriculum Specialist, and Melissa Oldrin, Senior Product Manager for Unity's Education market. Together they share their views on student data privacy issues and considerations for physical and emotional safety for students and teachers. They also discuss practical applications in the classroom and what the future of security and privacy for students might look like.

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    34 mins
  • Reality Check: The Role of Government in Advancing XR
    Oct 10 2023

    Capping off our policy-focused mini-series, "Reality Check," XRA's Senior VP of Public Policy Joan O'Hara is joined by Adam Thierer, Senior Resident Fellow for Technology & Innovation at the R Street Institute. Joan and Adam discuss the domestic and foreign regulatory frameworks surrounding new technologies like XR, and what governments must do to allow innovation in this space to flourish. Tune in to learn about what the U.S. and other countries are doing right, and what these governments could be doing better to allow for future innovation, on this episode of Immersive Insights!

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    37 mins
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