This federal Project Grant award of $1,886,515.00 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to develop an enterprise-level platform called KonnectXR that will integrate immersive extended reality (XR) technologies into technician education programs across the nation. The key products and services to be delivered under this 3-year grant include:
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Integrating single sign-on (SSO) capabilities with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)-compliant encryption and Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) protocol 1.3 to enable seamless interoperability between the KonnectXR platform and existing learning management systems (LMS) like Blackboard, Canvas, and D2L Brightspace.
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Developing and validating a multi-user networking framework to support at least 50 simultaneous users with sub-25ms latency for the immersive XR learning experiences.
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Creating and implementing six XR lab experiences in four advanced technological education (ATE) domains that incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, along with six accompanying tutorials and instructor implementation resources.
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Conducting user experience research studies with 30 instructors and 100 students to analyze the effectiveness of the KonnectXR platform and refine the design to maximize accessibility and adoption.
The project is being led by Impact Allies Inc., a small disadvantaged business in Vero Beach, Florida, with the aim of addressing the need for innovative educational technologies to prepare the next generation of technicians.
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