INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Unicorn Academy

Welcome to Unicorn Academy, the first-ever augmented reality (AR) education program that offers students in grades 8-12 a fun, inclusive, and engaging way to learn entrepreneurship through a physical book that takes students on a journey into the metaverse.

This book is designed to inspire creative thinking and problem solving, empower youth to turn their ideas and passions into a real money-making business, support youth development, and advance youth entrepreneurship. Throughout the book, you’ll learn to create solutions that solve real-world problems, immerse yourself in the nine building blocks to successfully launch a business, and design an AR experience to promote your business. Have fun!

What is the Metaverse?

People around the world have many definitions of the metaverse, some people think it is a vision of the future where people come together to form a virtual universe fostering a social connection without a physical location. Others define the metaverse as connected virtual worlds where people can interact with each other in real-time, often (but not always) using virtual or augmented reality (AR) technology.

STTE Foundation and a group of leaders in technology defined the metaverse as “a spectrum of evolving experiences collectively designed to support the way entrepreneurs live, work, play, and connect.” According to a McKinsey 2022 report, the metaverse is an evolution of today’s internet.

And guess what? Younger generations are driving the future of the metaverse! Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the one creating it Are you prepared?

Fun Fact: Why a Unicorn?

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