Finding Learning Everywhere: Learning Systems Design, Implementation, and Research Collaboration

Abstract

As we continue to solidify the Immersive Learning Research Network, what are some practical ways forward for collaboration across key stakeholders with various levels of participation in this network? Highlighting several key exemplars presented at iLRN 2016 as well as additional examples from ongoing development projects at McKinsey Social Initiative, Dr. Erlandson will look across learning environments, modalities, and spaces to discuss a learning systems approach as a pragmatic way forward for better understanding and continued support of lifelong learning (or, life as learning) across the spectrum of immersiveness. Major topics covered include learning systems, assessment, communities of practice and social learning, systems thinking, and how practical collaboration to solve real eco-socio-technical problems can actually manifest between designers, developers, researchers, and governments.