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Dr. Freedom Cheteni-Mandela discussing the future of education and technology
Dr. Freedom Cheteni-Mandela on VR in Education
Nelson Mandela's grandson joins Steve Grubbs to discuss the transformative power of virtual reality in education, the future of AI in learning, and his work advancing educational equity at Stanford and the VR School. Dr. Cheteni shares personal stories about his grandfather's influence and his vision for democratizing access to quality education through immersive technology.
Key Topics Discussed:
- • Virtual reality as the solution to learning loss
- • Federal funding and educational equity
- • AI agents and the future of personalized learning
- • Nelson Mandela's lasting influence on education policy
- • Expanding XR access to students nationwide
Dr. Freedom Cheteni-Mandela
Board Member | Neuroscientist | Education Innovator
Dr. Freedom Cheteni-Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela and son of Dr. Makaziwe Mandela, is a neuroscientist and education technology pioneer dedicated to advancing educational equity through immersive learning experiences.
As Head of the VR School and working alongside Stanford University, Dr. Cheteni is at the forefront of integrating extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence into education. His work focuses on making quality education accessible to all students, regardless of geographic or economic barriers.
Drawing inspiration from his grandfather's belief that "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," Dr. Cheteni advocates for federal policy changes to recognize virtual learning as a legitimate and critical educational infrastructure.
"If we're to truly close the learning gap, every kid in this country must have access to experiential learning that VR offers."
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