AI & Next-Gen Learning

Online and hybrid teaching models allow faculty to reach students in flexible, engaging ways—anytime, anywhere. Support student-centered learning through digital tools, multimedia content, and adaptive pacing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we teach, assess, and engage students. From tools that support writing and feedback to those that personalize learning pathways, AI offers exciting opportunities to enhance—not replace—human creativity and connection.

Dreamscape Learn transforms education through immersive, story-driven virtual reality experiences that make course content more engaging, memorable, and impactful—particularly in STEM fields. At Merced College, Dreamscape currently enhances Biology instruction, offering students virtual lab experiences that are cinematic, interactive, and aligned with learning outcomes.

Competency-Based Education is an equity-centered approach that allows students to progress based on mastery of skills and knowledge, rather than time spent in class. It offers flexibility and transparency while meeting workforce needs and student goals.

Credit for Prior Learning recognizes the valuable skills students have gained outside the classroom—through work, military service, certifications, or other experiences. CPL offers students a faster, more affordable path to completion and helps validate their real-world expertise.

Whether you’re working from home full-time or balancing hybrid schedules, the Remote Worker Lounge offers a virtual hub of resources, tools, and community connection. Here, you’ll find tips for staying productive, strategies for maintaining well-being, and tools for collaboration and engagement across distances.