Future(s) Development
The iLRN Codex is not static—it is a living system that will continue to evolve with our community and with the changing landscape of immersive learning. This page sets out how we think about the future(s) of the Codex, and how every member of iLRN can contribute to its ongoing development.
Ethos: Designing for Many Futures
At iLRN, we believe in plural futures. Just as immersive learning spans multiple disciplines and contexts, so too must our Codex remain flexible and adaptive. We are designing not only for today’s needs but also for the possibilities of tomorrow:
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Scalability: Ready to support a growing global membership and expanding initiatives.
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Resilience: Built to withstand leadership transitions and evolving technologies.
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Adaptability: Open to new tools, workflows, and community practices as they emerge.
Development Pathways
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Content Evolution
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Ongoing migration of documents from Google Suite into Codex for permanence.
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Expanding templates, workflows, and playbooks for new roles and projects.
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Refining role descriptions and governance pages as responsibilities evolve.
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Integration Growth
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Deeper connections between Codex and tools like CVent, Discord, Frame VR, and social media.
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Automations that reduce repetitive work (e.g., syncing Tally form inputs to Codex pages).
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A living Technology Shelf to track, document, and train on all integrations.
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Community Stewardship
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Rotation of Content Stewards to prevent burnout and broaden ownership.
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Training new volunteers to use Codex as their first stop for guidance and accountability.
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Encouraging members to propose improvements directly in Codex.
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Strategic Expansion
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Using Codex to support development of a public Immersive Learning knowledge base, regional geographic Chapters, Indigenous-led initiatives, and partner projects.
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Aligning Codex development with iLRN’s global strategy and conference cycle.
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Preparing Codex to serve as an archive of record for iLRN history and legacy.
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Your Role in Future(s) Development
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Contribute: Add updates, templates, and clarifications to your role’s pages.
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Propose: Suggest new Books, Chapters, or workflows that could strengthen iLRN.
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Experiment: Pilot new ways of linking Codex to other platforms or practices.
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Reflect: Use Codex not only as a task tool but as a mirror for how our community is growing.
- Redesign: Help us make the Codex usable and complete—improving navigation, filling gaps, and ensuring it serves as a true working hub for our global community.
Development Cadence
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Quarterly: Review Codex structure for gaps or redundancies.
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Annually: Update integration maps and governance workflows.
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Multi-Year: Align Codex growth with iLRN’s strategic themes (e.g., Knowledge Tree, Innovation Garden, Immersive Futures).
Principle
The Codex embodies iLRN’s belief that the future is co-created. By treating this system as both a delegation hub and a futures tool, we ensure that iLRN remains not only administratively strong but also visionary in its capacity to support immersive learning worldwide.