In this session, we aim to answer the central question, "How do you include immersive science learning experiences in an online, self-paced college course with no live instructor?"
You’ll hear from a learning experience designer on the state of AR tools for exploring systems of the body in a Human Biology course. You’ll hear from an instructional designer on creating a focused, simulation-based lab course for introductory Chemistry. And you’ll hear from the curriculum lead on a team that’s developed dozens of immersive, interactive, hands-on, online lab simulations.
Together, we’ll cover issues related to learner engagement, faculty reactions, early feedback, the state of technology for simulations and AR, and what we hope to see down the road.
Brian Seely
Lynne McGovern
Lynne McGovern is an Instructional Designer at Sophia Learning in the Academic department and is part of the Learning Design team, specializing in designing self-paced science courses that are student-centered, competency-based, and aligned to key learning outcomes. She has almost 20 years of experience in instructional design and is a former college instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience in both on-campus and online courses in health science and veterinary science, especially laboratory courses. She holds a master’s degree in Higher Education (M.Ed) from Argosy University and a bachelor’s degree in training and adult education. She is passionate about the science of learning, creating lasting engagement for students in online courses, and finding ways to help students achieve the same success with online learning as with customary brick-and-mortar schools.
SJ Boulton
SJ Boulton is the Global Curriculum Lead at Labster, leading the teams that plan, design, and build their catalog of lab simulations. Based in the UK, SJ has built a career as a learning equity advocate and researcher, combined with a focus as a STEM professional, exploring hybrid learning scenario’s via simulation, game design, and other immersive tools. SJ has a BS in Pharmacology and an PhD in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies, both from Newcastle University.
