| The Convergence of AI & XR Leveraging emerging technologies in the classroom | |
| Monday, June 24 Noon – 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Welcome & Introduction Overview of the bootcamp, goals, and expectations 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: AI in Technician Education Workshop Hands-on exploration of AI tools and platforms relevant to technician training. 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Break 2:45 PM – 4:30 PM: AI-powered Assessment & Feedback Interactive session on using AI for personalized assessments, feedback, and curriculum development. Building Simple AI Models for Educational Purposes. 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Q&A & Wrap-up Open forum for questions and discussion |
| Tuesday, June 25 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast and Networking 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Introduction to XR Technologies Overview of different XR technologies (AR, VR, MR, 360) and their potential in technician training with hands-on demonstration. 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: Break 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: 360° Photography Workshop Learning how to capture and use 360° photography. 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Building a Virtual Lab Tour Develop a virtual lab tour using the skills learned throughout the day. 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: 3D Models, LiDAR, & Photogrammetry Workshop Learning how to integrate 3D models into XR training environments. Hands-on experience creating 3D models from real-world objects using LiDAR scanning & photogrammetry technologies. 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: 3D Models, LiDAR, & Photogrammetry Workshop (cont.) Hands-on experience creating 3D models from real-world objects using LiDAR scanning & photogrammetry technologies. 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Sharing & Feedback |
| Wednesday, June 26 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast and Networking 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM: 3D Models, LiDAR, & Photogrammetry Workshop (cont.) SketchFab, Turbo Squid, Aero, LMS upload 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: Break 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Roundtable discussion: Ethics of AI 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Exemplary Applications of AI & XR in Technician Training Real-world examples of AI and XR Group discussion on the potential impact of these technologies. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Action Planning & Wrap-up Course evaluations and feedback |
Lodging
ST. CLOUD EAST
Country Inn & Suites East
https://www.choicehotels.com/minnesota/st-cloud/country-inn-suites-hotels/mn271?mc=llgoxxpx
ST. CLOUD DOWNTOWN
Best Wester Kelly Inn
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-saint-cloud/best-western-plus-kelly-inn/propertyCode.24113.html
Courtyard by Marriott
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stccy-courtyard-st-cloud/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
SARTELL
AmericInn by Wyndham
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/americinn/sartell-minnesota/americinn-lodge-and-suites-sartell/overview?CID=LC:div7epuxsaire17:51992&iata=00093796
CROSSROADS MALL
Hampton Inn & Suites
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stcldhx-hampton-suites-st-cloud-mn/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HX-STCLDHX&y_source=1_MjA4MjM4OS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
Holiday Inn & Suites
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/st-cloud/stcmn/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-US-_-STCMN
Country Inn & Suites West
https://www.choicehotels.com/minnesota/st-cloud/country-inn-suites-hotels/mn284?mc=llgoxxpx