Exploring the future of education through technology
The University of Cincinnati recently participated in the Amazon Web Services Executive Innovation Visit hosted by Arizona State University.
UC’s Digital Technology Solutions unit leaders were introduced to Arizona's Dreamscape Immersive learning experience, a revolutionary application of XR (Extended Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and VR (Virtual Reality) technologies. The event also included interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and demonstrations of high-impact solutions powered by Amazon.
The immersive experiences and advanced analytics we explored here will undoubtedly shape the future of learning at the University of Cincinnati.
Bharath Prabhakaran Vice President & Chief Digital Officer
“This visit has truly shown us the transformative power of technology in education,” said Bharath Prabhakaran, vice president & chief digital officer. “The immersive experiences and advanced analytics we explored here will undoubtedly shape the future of learning at the University of Cincinnati. We look forward to exploring some of these as pilots at UC in the near future.”
From left, Gary Grafe, executive director, enterprise architecture and strategic portfolio services; Kent Kogler, assistant vice president enterprise infrastructure technology services; Bharath Prabhakaran, vice president and chief digital officer; Josette Riep, assistant vice president of integrated data, engineering and application services.
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