Project Grant 2435349

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $1M
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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  1. 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 LMS interoperability.

  2. Developing and validating a multi-user networking framework to support at least 50 simultaneous users with sub-25ms latency.

  3. Creating and implementing six XR lab experiences in four advanced technology education domains that incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, along with associated tutorials and instructor resources.

  4. Conducting user experience research studies with 30 instructors and 100 students to analyze effectiveness and refine the design to maximize accessibility and adoption.

The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, and no subawards are planned under this grant.

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