The programming committee for the 79th Annual SAM International Business Conference is pleased to announce the acceptance of the presentation, Future of Education: AI and VR as Replacement Educators? by Stephanie Gapud, Kadeisha Adderly, Payton Nicoud, Rory Davis, Joshua Spitzer, Jordan Jernigan and Melanie Burrows.
We are thrilled to announce the presentation of a groundbreaking study at the upcoming SAM International Business Conference, a piece of research that promises to shed new light on the evolving landscape of education technology. The study, centered on the public’s perception of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) as potential replacements for traditional educators in higher education, stands at the forefront of educational innovation and discourse.
In an era where technology increasingly intersects with every facet of our lives, the role of AI and VR in education has become a topic of significant interest and debate. The study proposed a sophisticated structural equation model (SEM) to meticulously analyze survey data collected from a diverse sample that spans high school students to post-graduate individuals. This wide-ranging cohort, drawn from the researchers’ personal and professional networks, provided a rich, nuanced perspective on the subject matter.
The focus of the research was multifaceted, exploring attitudes toward AI and VR in the educational sphere, with a keen eye on their impact on personalized learning, the integration of collaborative VR spaces, and the ethical considerations that accompany the deployment of such technologies. Employing SmartPLS 4.0 for the analysis, the study navigates through these complex dimensions, aiming to unpack the potential roles and repercussions of integrating these advanced technologies into educational settings.
The findings of this study are poised to contribute significantly to our understanding of AI and VR’s pedagogical implications. As we look towards the future of education, the insights garnered from this research offer a glimpse into how these technologies could reshape learning environments, teaching methodologies, and educational outcomes.
The presentation of this paper at the SAM International Business Conference represents a pivotal moment for stakeholders in education, technology, and business alike. It provides a platform for engaging discussions on how we can harness AI and VR to enhance educational experiences, making learning more accessible, engaging, and effective. We eagerly anticipate the discourse that this presentation will inspire and the future innovations it will undoubtedly catalyze in the realm of higher education.
Join us online or in person at SAMIBC 2024 and see this great presentation and many more March 19 – March 23, 2024. For registration information visit www.samnational.org/conference.