Tricia Thrasher (Dr.)
IMMERSE
USA
Dr. Thrasher holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education and is currently the Director of Research at IMMERSE, a virtual reality language learning company. At IMMERSE, she leads the development of the company's research agenda, overseeing all internal academic and user research, as well as over 30 external research partners around the world who conduct research with the IMMERSE platform.
The Immersive Edge: Accelerating Language Skills through AI and VR
26/07/2025 01:00 UTC
This session explores how asynchronous, AI-powered language tools can expand access to high-quality English instruction. We’ll examine a research-informed model that combines immersive virtual environments with structured microlearning to support fluency, confidence, and learner autonomy. Through 3D-realistic scenes, learners engage in contextualized interaction, adaptive practice, and personalized feedback to leverage enhanced progress at their own pace.
Key takeaways:
Understand how immersive, asynchronous AI tools can support fluency, confidence, and learner autonomy.
Explore key design principles for building pedagogically sound language lessons in VR environments.
Discuss how this approach can increase access to quality English instruction for underserved learners.
Co-presenter: Christina Cavage