Topic: Immersive Technologies and Future of Learning

Guest: Monica Ares, Head of Immersive Learning at Meta (Facebook)

Host: Zahid Imran, Founder of Innovation Valley

Discussion/Questions:

1. You have been focused on learning in the metaverse. What drew you to thaarea, and what is the impact you think t technology will have on the future of education?

2. The concept of the metaverse has been around for decades. Why is it suddenly taking off now and what’s driving it?

3. Technology innovation has always been a double-edged sword. What are some of the pros and cons of where this technology is headed?

4. What are you most excited about for the future of the metaverse?

5. Do you think the world is ready for learning in the Metaverse, in view the current connectivity and technological infrastructure especially in developing countries?

6. Do you think that new emerging technologies will replace the on-campus model of learning, and do you see it as a threat for teachers, will teachers be replaced by the technology?

7. Which learning model do you think is best for example, just self-paced online, self paced online + on-campus (hybrid model)?

8. For what age group do you think “learning in the Metaverse” will be best and how do you see it for children?