Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
👉How can educators be empowered by the proliferation of a spatial computing future?
📣 Liv Erickson sits down with Jon Oakes from SJSU and Ken Bye of Voices of VR Podcast to talk about how educators can use AR/VR/immersive web as an engaging, effective teaching tool.
Agenda:
Current Landscape and Future Directions of XR in Education:
►How have XR tools evolved in the education space, and where do you see them heading, especially in light of recent developments like Apple's spatial computing announcement?
►How do you believe these tools can be integrated into teaching methodologies effectively?
Barriers to XR Adoption:
►What are some common obstacles that educational institutions face when adopting XR technologies, and how can they be overcome?
Empowering Educators with XR:
►How can educators be empowered to use XR tools to their fullest potential?
►Can you share any experiences or success stories where XR tools have significantly enhanced the teaching and learning process?
Ethics and Accessibility in XR:
►What are some ethical considerations educators and developers should be aware of when integrating XR into education?
►How can we ensure that these tools are accessible to all students?
Building a Community around XR in Education:
►How can we foster a community of educators who are enthusiastic about using XR in their teaching?
►How can such a community aid in the sharing of best practices and mutual support?
The Metaverse and Education:
►As the internet evolves into the metaverse, how do you see the impact on education?
►What steps should educators and institutions take now to prepare for this shift?
👉Speakers:
⚫Liv Erickson: Liv has been working on metaverse technologies since 2014. As the Sr. Manager and team lead for Hubs at Mozilla, she leads product strategy and development on next-generation web technologies that enable open, accessible, and approachable virtual worlds. Throughout her career, Liv has worked as a developer, product manager, and policy advocate for digital 3D experiences at companies including AWS and Microsoft.
⚫Kent Bye: Kent is the founder and host of the Voices of VR podcast, and a keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator at international industry conferences including Games for Change, Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR), SXSW, and VR NOW.
⚫Jon Oakes: Jon Oakes is the Technology Labs Coordinator for the San José State University King Library which provides access to emerging technology across disciplines to faculty and staff such as VR, AI, Electronics, and Student Computing Services. Prior to joining SJSU, he was a serial entrepreneur with a background in venture-funded startups for AI, VR, cloud-based systems, and Internet technologies.
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XR Pro Open Lecture Series
Subscribe to get invited to the following lectures featuring speakers from Tilt Five, Cubism, Owlchemy Labs, MelonLoader, Schell Games, Vertigo Games, and many more.
XR Pro Lecture 1: Do’s and Don’ts: Eye Tracking for VR (UX) youtube.com/watch?v=CPd5jZlu7Io&t=3s
XR Pro Lecture 2: Creating XR Experiences with Passthrough youtube.com/watch?v=ImTxRHn_nqU&t=2759s
XR Pro Lecture 3: Achieving PCVR Quality on a Mobile Headset youtube.com/watch?v=k7XyEYot_Ks&t=1s
XR Pro Lecture 4: Unity & ChatGPT for XR Devs and Artists youtube.com/watch?v=3I90fMkw5S0
XR Pro Lecture 5: How to Design and Prototype for XR with Best Practices and Examples youtube.com/watch?v=4mew_1z38hw&t=3505s
XR Pro Lecture 6: eventbrite.com/e/create-a-webar-brand-experience-for-your-clients-tickets-661412922857?aff=youtube
👉 About XR Bootcamp:
XR Bootcamp is a global online academy, offering beginner to advanced-level VR/AR Master Classes and Bootcamps.
xrbootcamp.com
👋Join the XR Creators Discord discord.gg/38THNzEh4P
If you have questions, feel free to join the server and connect with the community. Or, if you feel like you're able to mentor young talents, show your skills and answer questions! We welcome everyone, beginner and advanced-level VR developers!
⌚ Timestamps
00:00 XR Bootcamp Introduction
07:05 Hubs Summer Series Fireside Chat - XR For Educators
👉How can educators be empowered by the proliferation of a spatial computing future?
📣 Liv Erickson sits down with Jon Oakes from SJSU and Ken Bye of Voices of VR Podcast to talk about how educators can use AR/VR/immersive web as an engaging, effective teaching tool.
Agenda:
Current Landscape and Future Directions of XR in Education:
►How have XR tools evolved in the education space, and where do you see them heading, especially in light of recent developments like Apple's spatial computing announcement?
►How do you believe these tools can be integrated into teaching methodologies effectively?
Barriers to XR Adoption:
►What are some common obstacles that educational institutions face when adopting XR technologies, and how can they be overcome?
Empowering Educators with XR:
►How can educators be empowered to use XR tools to their fullest potential?
►Can you share any experiences or success stories where XR tools have significantly enhanced the teaching and learning process?
Ethics and Accessibility in XR:
►What are some ethical considerations educators and developers should be aware of when integrating XR into education?
►How can we ensure that these tools are accessible to all students?
Building a Community around XR in Education:
►How can we foster a community of educators who are enthusiastic about using XR in their teaching?
►How can such a community aid in the sharing of best practices and mutual support?
The Metaverse and Education:
►As the internet evolves into the metaverse, how do you see the impact on education?
►What steps should educators and institutions take now to prepare for this shift?
👉Speakers:
⚫Liv Erickson: Liv has been working on metaverse technologies since 2014. As the Sr. Manager and team lead for Hubs at Mozilla, she leads product strategy and development on next-generation web technologies that enable open, accessible, and approachable virtual worlds. Throughout her career, Liv has worked as a developer, product manager, and policy advocate for digital 3D experiences at companies including AWS and Microsoft.
⚫Kent Bye: Kent is the founder and host of the Voices of VR podcast, and a keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator at international industry conferences including Games for Change, Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR), SXSW, and VR NOW.
⚫Jon Oakes: Jon Oakes is the Technology Labs Coordinator for the San José State University King Library which provides access to emerging technology across disciplines to faculty and staff such as VR, AI, Electronics, and Student Computing Services. Prior to joining SJSU, he was a serial entrepreneur with a background in venture-funded startups for AI, VR, cloud-based systems, and Internet technologies.
---
XR Pro Open Lecture Series
Subscribe to get invited to the following lectures featuring speakers from Tilt Five, Cubism, Owlchemy Labs, MelonLoader, Schell Games, Vertigo Games, and many more.
XR Pro Lecture 1: Do’s and Don’ts: Eye Tracking for VR (UX) youtube.com/watch?v=CPd5jZlu7Io&t=3s
XR Pro Lecture 2: Creating XR Experiences with Passthrough youtube.com/watch?v=ImTxRHn_nqU&t=2759s
XR Pro Lecture 3: Achieving PCVR Quality on a Mobile Headset youtube.com/watch?v=k7XyEYot_Ks&t=1s
XR Pro Lecture 4: Unity & ChatGPT for XR Devs and Artists youtube.com/watch?v=3I90fMkw5S0
XR Pro Lecture 5: How to Design and Prototype for XR with Best Practices and Examples youtube.com/watch?v=4mew_1z38hw&t=3505s
XR Pro Lecture 6: eventbrite.com/e/create-a-webar-brand-experience-for-your-clients-tickets-661412922857?aff=youtube
👉 About XR Bootcamp:
XR Bootcamp is a global online academy, offering beginner to advanced-level VR/AR Master Classes and Bootcamps.
xrbootcamp.com
👋Join the XR Creators Discord discord.gg/38THNzEh4P
If you have questions, feel free to join the server and connect with the community. Or, if you feel like you're able to mentor young talents, show your skills and answer questions! We welcome everyone, beginner and advanced-level VR developers!
⌚ Timestamps
00:00 XR Bootcamp Introduction
07:05 Hubs Summer Series Fireside Chat - XR For Educators
