Generative AI now allows for the creation of imaginary environments for virtual tours and virtual field trips. While these fictional environments do not replace the value of real settings, they offer unique cognitive, emotional, and pedagogical values. Real places come with students’ preconceived ideas, stereotypes, and/or partial knowledge, while a fictional environment, allows students approach the content with cognitive openness, rather than relying on existing biases, knowledge, or attempting to recall memorized facts. This session will cover the use of AI immersive learning experiences as effective tools for enhancing student engagement, understanding, and skill development.
