Explore AR, VR, and zSpace: A Tech Playground for Educators
Session 3: 2:15pm-3:45pm (Friday March 07, 2025)
Description
This interactive playground session invites educators to explore Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, zSpace, and ClassVR technologies designed to enhance learning in ESL, Academic, and CTE programs. Discover how AR props, apps, and VR headsets can immerse students in language-rich environments, reinforce academic concepts, and provide engaging simulations for career-focused skills. Explore stations to test tools and materials at your own pace, much like a tech expo, and leave with ideas to bring these supplemental tech tools into your own classroom to enhance student engagement and skill development. Whether you're new to these technologies or an experienced user, this session provides practical insights and hands-on experiences to elevate your teaching with the latest innovations.
Presenters
Farzana Cassim
OTAN & LAUSD-DACE
Farzana Cassim is an Instructional Technology Teacher Advisor at Evans Community Adult School. As an OTAN presenter, Farzana has delivered workshops on classroom technology at regional, state, national, and international conferences. She leads innovative projects, integrating AR into ESL, Academic, and CTE programs, and spearheads Expos to introduce students and faculty to immersive technologies. She developed an Innovation Library with AR/VR spaces and a Makerspace to explore new technologies.
Type of Presentation
Demonstration (90 minute)
Audience
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Support Staff (Transition Specialists, Counselors, Librarians, etc.)
Program Strands
- Adult Basic Education
- Adult Secondary Education
- Adults with Disabilities
- English as a Second Language
- Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship
- Short-term Career Technical Education
- Workforce Preparation
Category Strands
- Ensuring Equity and Access
- Digital Learning Foundations
- Designing Learning Experiences
- Program Administration and Coordination