The XR Association has submitted a panel for SXSW EDU 2026, is a vibrant and dynamic event that brings together the brightest minds in education to tackle complex issues and drive impact to create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere.
The proposed panel, titled “XR in Education: What Students Want, What Schools Need,” will feature industry experts and focus on the growing role and future of immersive technologies in education.Panelists include Kaylee Seely of Pearson and Michael Preston of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, with Stephanie Montgomery of the XR Association serving as moderator.
New research from the XR Association shows that more than half of teens are using XR in the classroom. But what do they think about it? As AR, VR and AI converge to reshape how students learn, young people will be central to how these tools are designed, adopted and integrated. XRA’s survey reveals teens are excited about immersive learning, yet knowledge gaps in access, transparency, privacy and agency remain.
This panel — brought to you by the letters X and R — will explore what youth-centered, equitable immersive learning can look like, and how to build technology that reflects the next generation’s needs.
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