Speaker II: Dr. Jean-Yves Le Corre, University of Strasbourg, France

Title: A framework for technological integration of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence applications in immersive learning solutions for business education 

Abstract: By leveraging AI algorithms, VR applications can provide more realistic and interactive environments, incorporating elements such as intelligent NPCs (non-player characters), AI role plays or conversational AI tools. Those technological developments respond dynamically to user interactions, flexible and adaptive environments that adjust based on user behaviour, and personalised content recommendations tailored to individual users’ preferences and interests. The talk will aim to provide an overview of recent technological developments in this area and feature tools for AI and VR integration on the Uptale VR platform. The presentation will highlight recent technological developments in this area and feature AI integration tools available on the Uptale platform. Through interviews and focus groups conducted with technologists in the field of digital learning, it will aim to propose a framework for technological integration for AI and VR that can respond to current challenges faced by educators and the design and implementation of technology-advanced learning solutions for business education. This talk will be useful to educators and instructional designer to assist in project planning and prototyping of technology-advanced learning solutions for business education.

Biography: Dr Jean-Yves is a researcher at the University of Strasbourg and the leader of an online learning community of practice for educators, practitioners, experts, and technology specialists to collaboratively co-create innovative technology-enhanced learning solutions. Dr. Jean-Yves Le Corre has a rich background in both the corporate sector and academia. Before transitioning to academia, he held roles in controlling, auditing, and management consulting at renowned organizations, including Lafarge SA, Areva Group, and KPMG Peat Marwick. He joined the Department of Accounting at the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS), part of XJTLU, in 2014 and became an Associate Professor of Practice in 2019.

At IBSS, Dr. Le Corre spearheaded multiple initiatives to enhance learning and teaching through innovation and technology. He established the IBSS@Data Mining Lab in 2018 to integrate data analytics technologies into education at XJTLU and served as the academic director of the IBSS Summer School Bootcamp from 2018. Dr. Le Corre holds an engineering diploma from ENSEM (France), an MSc in Management from the University of London, and an MSc in Research in Management from CFVG’s Doctoral Programme in Vietnam. He is also a Sloan Fellow of London Business School (UK) and earned his PhD in Management Sciences from the University of Strasbourg in France.

His research focuses on innovative instructional models for managerial control in virtual learning environments, grounded in constructivist learning theory. He explores how regulating learner behaviors and addressing socio-cognitive conflicts can enhance knowledge construction in designing and implementing managerial control systems.