The event began with a presentation about the history and evolution of virtual reality
technology, followed by a hands on demonstration that transported participants to the distant
ancient Inca ruins of Machu Pichu and to the Arctic.

The hands-on demonstration, led by ADP Center Director Joe Bavazzano and a team of
graduate students, let participants interact with a range of VR tools. Google Cardboard Viewers
and Meta Quest 2 Headsets were provided to let participants dive in to an immersive world.
Participant Sharron Allen shared, “Experimenting with something new is always exciting. The
experience with Joe and his team was educational and fun!” Another LLM member, Jennifer
Markham, commented “It was an entertaining and an all-inclusive bonding and fun experience
with friends and the helpful, knowledgeable team of instructors at MSU.”

Reflecting on the experience of the day Bavazzano stated “The Center is always looking to
partner with the community and bring educational experiences outside the walls of a
traditional classroom setting. No matter the age or background of the learner, technology can
change the way we look at our world to increase our potential for learning.”
To learn more about the ADP Center for Learning Technologies and their upcoming line up of
events follow @ADPCenter

Ada Beth Cutler served as the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services from 2000-2012. When she stepped down from that position and returned to faculty, her family, friends, and colleagues established the Ada Beth Cutler Faculty Fellows Program, to honor her dedication to public schools and teacher preparation and development.

The Fellowship program aims to support faculty members financially as they strive to learn and grow in their fields. Cutler Fellows will receive funding in support of projects that yield new knowledge in their fields or seek to improve pedagogical expertise.

As the Ada Beth Faculty Fellow Program provides opportunities for full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty, it allows our community to obtain support for projects that seek to improve the quality of work achieved in the College of Education and Human Services.