Curriculum Innovation - Tina Korani
Curriculum Innovation · Educational Technology Leadership · Future of Learning

Designing Tomorrow's
Learning Experiences Today

Pioneering the convergence of emerging technologies and education.
From generative AI to extended reality, transforming how we teach and learn.

Teaching Philosophy

"I believe learning happens when students become creators, not consumers. My role is to design experiences that transform complex technologies into accessible creative tools, empowering students to build the future they envision."

Hands-On Creation

Students learn by building real products—from AR experiences to AI-powered applications—that solve authentic problems.

Industry Integration

Every course bridges academia and industry through live projects, professional tools, and direct mentorship connections.

Inclusive Innovation

Technology should amplify every voice. I design curricula that make cutting-edge tools accessible to all learners.

Leading Educational Innovation

Current initiatives transforming how we teach and learn

2024-2025 Next-Generation Learning

Integrated AI & XR Framework

Pioneering curriculum that combines generative AI with extended reality for immersive learning experiences. Students use AI to generate 3D assets, then deploy them in AR/VR environments they build. Currently being presented at Autodesk University, Meta Educators Summit, and Lawrence Tech Research Day.

Tools Integrated:
Claude, GPT-4, Midjourney, Unity, Meta Spark
Courses Impacted:
UX/UI Design, Advanced User Experience, AI & Sustainability
2023-2024 Climate Education

Design for Change

$910K Koret-funded curriculum using visual storytelling and data visualization to teach climate action. Includes AR flooding simulations and interactive data dashboards.

2022-2024 Cross-Institutional

Cornell "Visualizing Possibilities"

Annual workshop series teaching AR/VR design, generative AI, and photogrammetry. Expanded to Stanford and University of Toronto programs.

2021-2024 K-12 Innovation

Foundrē Academy

Gamified entrepreneurship curriculum teaching K-12 students to use AI as creative partners in building real startups and solutions.

2021-2024 Environmental Literacy

Watching Over Water

UC-CSU partnership creating interdisciplinary curriculum combining scientific inquiry with visual communication for water conservation education.

2020-2024 Published Resources

BetterLesson Curricula

12+ published curricula reaching 1.4 million educators globally on AI integration, visual storytelling, digital citizenship, and creative problem-solving.

SJSU + Adobe Digital Literacies Collaboratory

Leading faculty development for 300+ educators annually in creative technology integration

SJSU Adobe Digital Literacies Collaboratory

As Lead Mentor for this transformative program, I guide faculty through authentic assessment activities that are effective, equity-minded, and support students' career-readiness. The Collaboratory represents the evolution of faculty development—creating sustained communities of practice where educators become innovators.

Recognition & Impact

"Being one of only 18 individuals invited for the advisory board, and the sole college professor among them, speaks volumes about your standing in the industry."
Meredith Payne Stotzner
Senior Product Manager, Adobe Photoshop
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"Your dedication to enhancing education through creative technology is truly inspiring. Your work continues to guide fellow educators to effectively use Adobe tools."
Clara Galan
Adobe Education Global Community Programs
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"Your expertise makes you a valuable asset... Your contributions will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on our efforts to promote PK-12 climate and environmental literacy."
Kelley Lê
ECCLPs Executive Director, UC Irvine
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"There were numerous 'shout outs' for Professor Korani's assistance in our final program evaluation."
Dr. Deanna Fassett
Assistant Vice Provost, SJSU

Speaking & Workshop Leadership

Sharing innovations with the global education community

2025

AI and XR: The Future of Design Collaboration
Autodesk University, Nashville
Presenter
AI and Digital Literacy: Transforming Collaboration
Lawrence Tech Research Day
Keynote
Classrooms Without Walls: AI, XR & The New Learning Revolution
CATE Convention
Keynote

2024

VR and AR in Student-Centered Learning
Meta Educators Summit, Menlo Park
Presenter
Creativity and Responsibility in the Age of AI
AEJMC Conference, Philadelphia
Panel
Visionary Crafting: Hands-On with AR, VR, and Generative AI
Stanford University
Workshop
Following Water: Immersive Environmental Storytelling
CSU Water Conference, Sacramento
Presenter
Exploring Generative AI in Design
SJSU Adobe Digital Literacy Day
Presenter

2023

The Future of Art and Design: AI's Creative Revolution
University of Toronto
Presenter
Journeying Through Time: Crafting Immersive VR Narratives
University of Toronto
Presenter
Visualizing Possibilities: Design, AR, VR Workshop Series
Cornell University
Workshop Lead
Visual Storytelling Using Adobe Rush
HonorsX Public Square Event, SJSU
Workshop
Harnessing the Power of Extended Reality for Education
BEA Convention, Las Vegas
Panel

2022

Interactive Portfolio Design & AR Prototyping
Cornell University
Workshop Series
Teaching Augmented Reality Through Historical Context
Adobe Summit
Workshop
Empower Through Augmented Reality
BEA Convention
Panel

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