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Board hears Dreamscape Learn demo, discusses AI literacy guidelines and next steps for campus training
Summary
The board received a demonstration of Dreamscape Learn’s immersive, narrative VR for STEM education and reviewed draft AI literacy guidelines from the system’s AI Council, then discussed pilot deployments, costs and equity concerns.
At a special session on innovative educational technology and artificial intelligence, the Board of Governors heard a demonstration of Dreamscape Learn, a cinematic, immersive educational platform developed with Arizona State University, and a presentation of draft AI literacy guidelines prepared by the Chancellor’s Office AI Council.
Dreamscape Learn co‑founder and producer Walter Parks described immersive, narrative‑based modules (the demonstration used an intergalactic wildlife sanctuary scenario for biology) that place students in story‑driven problem‑solving experiences intended to build scientific reasoning, data analysis, collaboration and transferable skills. Parks said trials at Arizona State showed higher engagement, a sustained user satisfaction score (roughly 4.5 of 5 during a multi‑week deployment) and improved learning outcomes, with participating students earning higher grades in introductory biology than a control group. The…
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