PDA Event: Building an Immersive Learning Program in the Academic Library: From Vision to Implementation
Academic libraries are increasingly exploring virtual reality, podcasting, AI, and other emerging technologies to enrich teaching and learning. Building a successful immersive learning program, however, requires much more than purchasing equipment. It takes strategic planning, faculty partnerships, instructional design, sustainable workflows, and a commitment to meaningful student engagement.
In this webinar, our presenter will share the evolution of the University of North Florida's Virtual Learning Center and offer practical guidance for developing an immersive learning program that aligns with institutional goals. Participants will explore strategies for creating collaborative partnerships, integrating emerging technologies into library instruction, supporting experiential learning, and assessing program impact. Whether your library is just beginning its immersive learning journey or looking to expand existing services, attendees will leave with practical ideas and a roadmap for building a sustainable program.
Presenter:
Beryl White-Bing is Assistant University Librarian for Virtual Learning at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida. She leads the library's Virtual Learning Center, where she develops immersive learning initiatives that integrate virtual reality, augmented reality, podcasting, and other emerging technologies into teaching and learning across academic disciplines. Beryl collaborates with faculty to design innovative instructional experiences, supports student engagement through immersive technologies, and explores new approaches to digital scholarship and experiential learning. She has presented nationally on virtual reality, library innovation, and immersive learning. Her work focuses on helping libraries move beyond providing access to technology toward creating meaningful, inclusive learning experiences.
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