Past Frontier Events 2023

1. Workshop: Introduction to the Metaverse

Hi educators! Are you curious about the metaverse but not sure what it is?
No worries! JP-AcE has dedicated months studying about it, so that you don't have to spend a long time doing so. In this 1-day beginner crash course tailored for polytechnic educators, we will help you to go from being a metaverse newbie to an explorer of the metaverse world.

As educators, staying informed about the latest advancements and emerging technologies is essential to remain relevant and future ready. Although the metaverse is still in its early stages of development and optimal conditions may not yet be fully present, this crash course offers an opportunity for educators to gain an early glimpse of its possibilities.

We will start by unpacking the essential terminologies and discussing the latest trends and issues related to the metaverse. You will then learn how to create your digital identity in the form of avatars, and we will take you on a metaverse world tour to examine user experience, platform affordances, and features. By the end of the workshop, you will have a better understanding of the metaverse and the tools to further your exploration of this rapidly evolving technology beyond this course.

28 polytechnic educators have attended Run 1 and Run 2 on 13 and 14 Jun 2023. Check out the fun shots below!

Trainer: Joey Tong/ JP-AcE

There will be more upcoming runs. Please visit JP-AcE website again for latest learning opportunities. If you are keen to be placed on a wait list for the metaverse workshop, please indicate your interest via this link: https://forms.gle/AVdiKZR7v8c1qAbp7. You will receive an email notification when a new run is open for registration.

2. Webinar: Boost student engagement through Rolljak

Looking to boost student engagement? Want to expand your repertoire of edtech toolkit as an educator?

Join this exclusive 2-hour webinar designed for Polytechnic Educators to introduce you to Rolljak, a new edtech tool that combines game-based learning with real-time collaboration. The Rolljak team will guide you through Rolljak’s features and demonstrate how to seamlessly integrate Rolljak into teaching practices.

Rolljak can help you to:

Track student engagement levels using AI-powered automated assessment feature. Rolljak can make it easier to get immediate feedback on assessments and learning outcomes.
Learn ways to facilitate collaborative learning - be it peer-to-peer or team-based learning; empowering your learners to work together in real-time, share and improve ideas, and solve problems.
Date/ Time: 28 Jun 2023 Wed 2pm-4pm
Mode: Online via Zoom
Trainer: Mr Aditya Batura/ Rolljak
Complimentary Rolljak licenses were given out during webinar.

Click here to access the video recording

If you are keen to be placed on a wait list for Rolljak related training, please indicate your interest via this link: https://forms.gle/FtZXMP6kxSnscA1KA . You will receive an email notification if a new Rolljak training is open for registration.

Have a question related to The Frontier Series for Educators?

Please contact Programme Lead: Ms. Joey Tong