iLRN2021 7th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network

This Guided Virtual Adventure Tour will take you on exploratory journeys through the Taiga (Boreal Forest) Biome and an Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals worlds within the AltspaceVR platform. Experience an engaging middle years or high school classroom in Virtual Reality (VR)! In an immersive setting that facilitates relational and cross-curricular connections, explore the Taiga Biome ecosystem, including plants, animals, and climate and discuss the Sustainable Development Goals and how we can empower students to make change.  You will partake in a VR scavenger hunt and experience, through the use of embedded videos, the Upper Nikik Interpretive Trail in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada, with Myrtle O’Brien, a Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Cree herbalist, crafter and educator. As she demonstrates knowledge of Indigenous plants, language, and traditions, we will discuss curricular connections related to respecting the environment and the human impact on the land.  Grounded by constructivist learning theory, this guided adventure seeks to inspire educators who want to use VR for increasing student motivation, engagement, achievement and peer connections through immersive experiences.

Please note: We will be meeting directly on the Altspace platform. Users new to Altspace may find this document helpful: https://medium.com/causespacevr/altspacevr-101-full-beginners-guide-4780136a215c

Monday May 17th 9pm EST - https://account.altvr.com/events/1738017487343059204 or Join Code: CXZ603

The Immersive Learning Research Network focuses on research that shows 'what works' in immersive learning.  We are researchers and connectors, bringing together technology and people! Mark Lee and Heather Dodds visit from iLRN to talk about the iLRN 2021 Conference happening May 17 through June 10 on their Virtual Campus, hosted by Virbela.  

They will share the highlights of what's happening on the Virtual Campus for a whole month (a festival of learning!) and plans for iLRN for the second half of 2021.

Note that is event is happening in AltSpaceVR which is a different VR platform than the Virtual Campus powered by Virbela.

Check the [UniVirtual Experience Schedule](https://educatorsinvr.com/univirtual-experience/univirtual-experience-schedule/) and our [How to Attend an VR Event Guide](https://educatorsinvr.com/about/how-to-attend-an-educators-in-vr-event/).

UniVirtual Experience is an [Educators in VR](http://educatorsinvr.com/) & [Virtual World Society](http://virtualworldsociety.org/) conference May 1-30 across 18 different VR platforms and apps.

Event made possible with Infinity Sponsor HP with [HP Higher Education](https://bit.ly/2SbokUi) & [HP VR Hardware and Technology](https://bit.ly/2QLYKoE)

During the guided mindfulness practice, participants will be engaging in  listening to the guided imagery practice and will be invited to participate in the mindful breathing, movement, and observation practice. The Guided Mindful Rainbow Practice and the Somewhere Over the Rainbow movement practice will be nourish and cultivate emotional and physical wellbeing in the virtual world and transferable to the physical-real world after the adventure.  The intention of this guided practice adventure is to influence personal wellbeing and contribute to enhancing positive, social connections in the virtual world.

https://account.altvr.com/events/1695949133904347650 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ilrn-tour-a-guided-environmental-mindfulness-wellbeing-practice-tickets-156106961123

During the guided mindfulness practice, participants will be engaging in listening to the guided imagery practice and will be invited to participate in the mindful breathing, movement, and observation practice. The Guided Mindful Rainbow Practice and the Somewhere Over the Rainbow movement practice will be nourish and cultivate emotional and physical wellbeing in the virtual world and transferable to the physical-real world after the adventure. The intention of this guided practice adventure is to influence personal wellbeing and contribute to enhancing positive, social connections in the virtual world.

 https://account.altvr.com/events/1739555700721320003

Tour capacity: 15

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ilrn-tour-a-guided-environmental-mindfulness-wellbeing-practice-tickets-156106961123

During the guided mindfulness practice, participants will be engaging in listening to the guided imagery practice and will be invited to participate in the mindful breathing, movement, and observation practice. The Guided Mindful Rainbow Practice and the Somewhere Over the Rainbow movement practice will be nourish and cultivate emotional and physical wellbeing in the virtual world and transferable to the physical-real world after the adventure. The intention of this guided practice adventure is to influence personal wellbeing and contribute to enhancing positive, social connections in the virtual world.

https://account.altvr.com/events/1739558489732153778

Tour capacity: 15

This Guided Virtual Adventure Tour will take you on exploratory journeys through the Taiga (Boreal Forest) Biome and an Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals worlds within the AltspaceVR platform. Experience an engaging middle years or high school classroom in Virtual Reality (VR)! In an immersive setting that facilitates relational and cross-curricular connections, explore the Taiga Biome ecosystem, including plants, animals, and climate and discuss the Sustainable Development Goals and how we can empower students to make change.  You will partake in a VR scavenger hunt and experience, through the use of embedded videos, the Upper Nikik Interpretive Trail in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada, with Myrtle O’Brien, a Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Cree herbalist, crafter and educator. As she demonstrates knowledge of Indigenous plants, language, and traditions, we will discuss curricular connections related to respecting the environment and the human impact on the land.  Grounded by constructivist learning theory, this guided adventure seeks to inspire educators who want to use VR for increasing student motivation, engagement, achievement and peer connections through immersive experiences.

Please note: We will be meeting directly on the Altspace platform. Users new to Altspace may find this document helpful: https://link.medium.com/USJOFqTnqgb

The AltspaceVR link for May 30 is https://account.altvr.com/events/1738021353325331419 or Join Code: PVJ839

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ilrn-tour-a-guided-environmental-mindfulness-wellbeing-practice-tickets-156106961123

During the guided mindfulness practice, participants will be engaging in listening to the guided imagery practice and will be invited to participate in the mindful breathing, movement, and observation practice. The Guided Mindful Rainbow Practice and the Somewhere Over the Rainbow movement practice will be nourish and cultivate emotional and physical wellbeing in the virtual world and transferable to the physical-real world after the adventure. The intention of this guided practice adventure is to influence personal wellbeing and contribute to enhancing positive, social connections in the virtual world.

https://account.altvr.com/events/1695949133904347650

Tour capacity: 15