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CONTEXT will ignite productive dialogue and the exchange of ideas about socially-driven and creative applications of data and technology in teaching and learning. 

CONTEXT is a forum for informal and formal educators, administrators, and community organizations to consider thoughtful implementation of technology and data in learning environments. 

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Wednesday, October 4 • 12:00pm - 12:10pm
Virtual Reality for Social Impact

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What if you could talk to characters in VR and change the story's outcome? In the award-winning VR experience "Injustice", users witness an act of racial discrimination, leaving them to make moral/ethical decisions on the spot. In this session, Jaehee Cho (Director) and Ralph Vituccio (Carnegie Mellon University Professor) will share lessons learned developing the project, including playtest and design challenges, and cosider VR as a vehicle for social change.
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Jaehee Cho

Creative Director, Stitchbridge
Jaehee Cho is an enthusiastic game designer, passionate about telling interesting and unique stories in various media. Beginning his career in film and photography, his work has expanded beyond traditional, using new technology such as interactive technology and virtual reality. He... Read More →
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Ralph Vituccio

Ralph Vituccio is an Associate Teaching Professor at the Entertainment Technology Center, Carnegie Mellon University. His interactive projects on racism, sexual assault and conflict management have won numerous national media awards. As an independent artist, his documentaries have... Read More →

Wednesday October 4, 2017 12:00pm - 12:10pm EDT
Carnegie Museum Auditorium 4403 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213
  TED Talk, Practice Track