Ed3 Weekly Issue #105: AR Your Ready?
Augmented and virtual reality remains relevant an AI driven world
Welcome to this week's newsletter, where we explore the interplay between sound educational pedagogy and cutting-edge technological innovations. Our digital world is evolving, the education sector should be too, adapting to incorporate technologies that extend beyond mere augmentation and into the realm of transforming how we perceive and interact with knowledge itself.
This issue looks at how Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are reshaping and enhancing the educational experience. These technologies are creating immersive, interactive learning environments that allow students to transcend physical and cognitive boundaries. The rapid growth of the AR and VR markets underscores their potential to influence educational practices.
As we’ve covered in detail in this newsletter, the advent of Web3 technologies and their integration into the educational framework represents a forward-thinking approach to learning. These technologies have the potential to be gateways to a new era of interconnected, decentralized, and student-focused education that prepares the next generation for a future where digital fluency is paramount.
The integration of AI in educational practices, particularly in writing and feedback, invites us to reconsider what constitutes learning and development. It challenges us to find a balance between leveraging AI to enhance educational outcomes while maintaining the essential human elements of teaching and learning that foster critical thinking and creativity.
Check out the resources linked below to help you examine the potential of these technologies to transform education as well as the philosophical and practical implications of their integration into everyday learning scenarios.
🚗💨 Quick Hits
🔗 AR and VR in Education Market Report Scope & Overview
The AR and VR in Education Market is projected to expand from a valuation of USD 3.9 billion in 2023 to USD 30.7 billion by 2031, achieving a CAGR of 26.4% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by increased accessibility and reduced costs, fostering a more engaging and practical learning environment across educational settings.
🔗 Strategic Collaboration for K-12 Web3 Education
Hooked Protocol and GEMS Education have partnered to revolutionize K-12 Web3 education, integrating cutting-edge Web3 technologies into traditional learning models and hosting collaborative events during the TOKEN2049 event in Dubai.
🔗 The Rise of Virtual Reality in Education
Virtual reality has evolved from a gaming novelty to a transformative educational tool, offering immersive and engaging learning experiences across various academic disciplines, despite facing challenges like cost, content quality, and ethical concerns.
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🤿 Deep Dive
🔗 What Do We Gain and Lose When Students Use AI to Write?
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This article by EdSurge discusses the practical use of artificial intelligence in streamlining the feedback process in writing instruction. It proposes that AI can significantly reduce the time it takes for teachers to provide feedback across various stages of the writing process, such as planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. By doing so, students would receive immediate responses on their work, eliminating the typical delays in traditional feedback methods.
It suggests that using AI to handle basic feedback tasks, like grammar and syntax, allowing teachers to concentrate on more critical aspects of writing. This shift could enhance the overall efficiency of writing instruction, making the learning process more dynamic and responsive to students' immediate needs.
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