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Justinne Alethea Casuga

Justinne Alethea Casuga

Chief Storyteller

MeshMinds

As chief storyteller at MeshMinds, Justinne Alethea Casuga believes in the power of narratives to drive empathy, inspire action and foster a positive impact for people and the planet. Her interests in art, design, and technology has led her to explore the exciting realm of digital storytelling to engage audiences in new and meaningful ways.

The solarpunk movement is a utopian art movement that imagines the cultivation of human activities and progressive lifestyle that does not harm the environment. Image courtesy of MeshMinds. , Aquasia is a virtual reality experience that transports individuals to an envisioned marine utopia. Image: Courtesy of MeshMinds , In Burien, Washington, a community garden is flourishing thanks to the use of solarpunk-inspired XR experiences. Photo credit: Courtesy of Key Tech Labs
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Reshaping Climate Narratives: The Power of Solarpunk and Extended Reality

The solarpunk movement and extended reality share a common ethos rooted in the belief that technology can be harnessed for positive change.
Through Sky Farm Island, players can learn about hydroponics and aquaponics and eco-friendly food production. Photo credit: Courtesy of MeshMinds. , The interactive nature of gaming platforms, like Roblox, allows for an educational experience set in 3D virtual worlds that can engage and motivate digital ninjas. Photo credit: Courtesy of MeshMinds.
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Game on: Schooling Digital Ninjas on Sustainable Urban Farming

With 200 million monthly users, gaming platform Roblox is fertile ground for online learning initiatives targeting those born after 2010—the planet's youngest generation.
Pixel Planet. Illustration courtesy of MeshMinds. , MeshMinds using Adobe Firefly , Traces of Space Beyond by Carla Chan. Generative Art, 2023 (in progress). , Chan Wan Kyn artwork
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From Pixels to Planet: The Role of AI Art in Shaping a Sustainable Future

Generative AI is emerging as a powerful tool to raise awareness, but there should be guidelines to ensure benefits and avoid potential harm.
The metaverse can provide students a unique opportunity to explore and learn through new extended reality technologies and 3D experiences. Illustrations courtesy of MeshMinds. , Educators also need training to be able to leverage on the latest technologies and adopt these into their teaching. , Studies have shown that VR, in particular, offers higher levels of engagement compared with more traditional methods which rely on textbooks and videos.
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Metaverse in the Classroom: Reimagining Learning in Southeast Asia

The potential of the metaverse to help both students and educators has yet to be explored, but ensuring teachers have the skills and the means to use this frontier technology in the classroom is now a must.