January 11 - 14, 2026
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
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Leveraging VR Learning to Amplify Student Growth

January 16, 2025
EXPO HALL: EMERGING TECH THEATHER: BOOTH 2555
School Leaders
This session will focus on how VR can be utilized to drive student growth in content knowledge and mastery. We will review recent scholarship, look at several case studies, and discuss several solutions to implement VR curriculum at the building level. We will also cover several best practices for success, including teacher preparation, session management/teaching VR etiquette, and building classroom culture in an immersive computing environment. Finally, we will discuss how to implement these best practices in each attendee's own institution and align them with their unique missions and visions.
Speakers
Dr. Daniel Sturdevant, Head of Virtual Learning - OptimaEd
Dr. Kim Abel, Head of School - Optima Academy Online

Reg-Class

All Registration Types Permitted

Session Type

Emerging Technology Theater (30 minutes)

Topic

Emerging Technology (AI/blockchain/web 3.0/metaverse/etc)

Level

PK-12

Curriculum Area

Emerging Technology (AI/AR/VR/XR/MR/3D Printing/Metaverse/etc.)