VR in Education

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking Steve Grubbs CEO of VictoryXR.  Steve is no stranger to this podcast as he was on the show years ago for episode Episode 57, which was Dec. 2020,  where we talked about how 3d spatial platforms were superior for learning than Zoom.  Steve is here this time to talk about a new feature that VictoryXR is rolling out to members, AI avatars.

Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning. Today, we have the pleasure of talking to Shawnee Baughman, the Content Development Manager for SkillsVR. Shawnee shares her extensive background in VR, starting from her academic journey at Stanford University to her professional experience at the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab.

In this episode, Shawnee discusses fascinating research studies on VR's impact on pro-social and environmental behavior, including a unique experiment involving avatars and coal-eating. She also sheds light on her current work at SkillsVR, explaining the immersive learning journey they offer, from initial implementation to full-scale adoption across large organizations.

Shawnee talks about the challenges and strategies in content creation for VR, including the innovative Content Creation Kit (CCK) that SkillsVR provides to help organizations build their own VR training content. She also touches upon her TEDx talk on using VR to cultivate empathy and the importance of carefully designing VR experiences to achieve positive outcomes.

Tune in to learn more about the potential of VR in education, the importance of empathy in training, and practical tips for educators and organizations looking to explore VR for learning.

Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Anita Wielgosz, an expert 3D modeler, virtual world builder, and sculptor, join us. Anita shares her journey into the world of VR, from her early days of sculpting with plasticine to becoming a leading figure in 3D modeling for education.

Anita discusses the importance of using 3D models in teaching and learning, emphasizing how mediums like Play-Doh and Lego bricks can enhance students' understanding of spatial relationships and engage multiple senses. She also highlights the advantages of VR tools like Gravity Sketch, which allow educators and students to create immersive, hands-on learning experiences.

Throughout the episode, Anita provides valuable insights on how teachers can incorporate 3D modeling and virtual worlds into their curriculum, offering practical tips and creative ideas. She also touches on the potential of AI tools in simplifying the creation of 3D models and the importance of fostering emotional connections in the learning process.

Join us for this fascinating conversation and discover how VR and 3D modeling can transform education, making learning more interactive, engaging, and impactful.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Eric Chamberlin.  He is an educator with extensive experience in technology integration and learning design. I'm especially interested in this talk because Eric's expertise in learning design resonates deeply with me. He is here today to talk about implementing XR into learning effectively.

Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  HouseCall VR, founded by Delaware podiatrist Dr. Linda Ciavarelli, is a leading immersive hub for sharing information in VR.  Linda is here today to talk more about her groundbreaking approach to patient medical literacy and engagement. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Horacio Torrendell, the visionary CEO and Founder of Treeview VR/AR.  We are excited to have him today to explore the innovative world of Newton’s Room, Treeview’s latest mixed-reality app designed to transform how we learn physics. This cutting-edge platform invites users to engage with immersive physics puzzles that dynamically adapt to their physical surroundings, employing Newton's laws of physics in challenging and interactive ways.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Jonathan Teske, who is the founder and CEO of ReframeXR.  Jonathan has been a pioneer in  XR for education.  He was a product manager and the Future for Education lead at Meta for over four years.  Jonathan also worked for Discovery Education as a Product Manager and was a highly accomplished Math and ESL leader.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Anand Dass lead of VR/AR applications for Meta and a huge community builder and connector in the XR space.  In this episode, we will discuss his philosophy and approach to educational apps and talk about curating educational experiences.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Adrian Moise, founder and CEO at Aequilibrium.  They help clients with innovation, digital transformation and optimization by building custom tech solutions for progressive customers in a variety of sectors.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Nina Jane Patel, As the distinguished President of Research & Safety and a pivotal Co-Founder at Kabuni, she is known as a visionary and authority in the realm of emerging technologies, including XR.  She is an expert in championing safe, responsible integration of these groundbreaking technologies in the education sector.  Nian has an impressive resume which includes being a regular feature on leading media platforms such as the BBC and CNN, where she users her experience, research and voice to fight for a positive digital future.  She is here today to talk about her work.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Geoff Crawford, and Ashleigh Johnson from Vehicles for Change VR.   Vehicles of Change-VR, a collaboration between Vehicles for Change and HTX Labs, has revolutionized automotive technician training through an immersive virtual reality program. The program offers a dynamic, virtual garage environment where learners can interact with tools, machinery, and equipment. It provides practical, in-demand automotive skills and enables students to earn ASE certifications. The podcast will delve into how this innovative VR technology is shaping the future of technical education.  You can learn more about VRC-VR at :

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://vfc-vr.org
• LinkedIn: Vehicles for Change VR https://www.linkedin.com/company/vfc-vr/
• Instagram: @vehiclesforchangevr https://www.instagram.com/vehiclesforchangevr/
• Facebook: Vehicles for Change VR https://www.facebook.com/vehiclesforchangevr/
• Geoff’s Calendly Link: https://calendly.com/gcrawford-xze/30min

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to  François Lagunas. Francois is Chief Technology Officer at Explayn Chemistry. He is here today to discuss their latest VR app, a groundbreaking tool transforming how we learn chemistry.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Shannon Putman.  Dr. Putman, an esteemed special education teacher and VR expert with over a decade of classroom experience, is spearheading a project for the Kentucky Department of education that will involve the deployment of over 5000 VR headsets.  She is here today to talk more about this remarkable assignment. Dr. Putman was previously on the show in episode 31 to talk about her VR experience Brain Drain and her work with special education

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Carl Boel.  Dr. Boel is a researcher and expert in e-learning and XR.  He is also the co-founder and CPO of Dexr, an accessible platform offering immersive learning experiences that are not only effective but also motivating. Solving the problem of XR adoption and scalability in small schools or districts is challenging, how about doing it for an entire country? His team recently wrote a comprehensive paper that was published in Tech Trends, this paper presents a nationwide framework in Flanders (Belgium) for implementation comprising five pillars—hardware, software, teacher professional development, practice-oriented research, and coordination—to guide researchers and education policymakers. He is here today to talk more about this. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Jon Gress, the CEO of The Metaverse Construction company and founder of The Metaverse Film School, “The World’s First Fully Immersive Metaverse Film School”!  The film school started classes this year using the Engage VR platform.   One of the most challenging aspects of teaching film curricula is balancing the theoretical and practical components of filmmaking.  Instructors need to provide comprehensive knowledge of film theory, history, and aesthetics while also teaching practical skills like cinematography, editing, and directing.  Jon is here today to talk about the efficacy of using VR and virtual worlds for teaching film.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Dmitry Scheglov CEO of GWPro.  GWPro focuses on industrial-type simulations and learning engagements sometimes we call them “Hard skills training”.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Bradley Chesham.   Brad is the CEO of Bundle of Rays and has been instrumental in pushing XR in Healthcare.  Brad is a thought leader in how immersive learning should be deployed to maximize health case outcomes.  His focus on using immersive learning tools related to XR has been impressive.  His recent pursuit of a PHD whilst running a busy start-up is a testimony to his passion for this medium.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Mary Walsh O’Shea.    Mary has been a pioneer in reshaping the landscape of healthcare education through virtual reality. Mary's journey began in the rich soil of adult literacy, where she fostered growth as both a tutor and a beacon for innovative learning spaces. Her passion for immersive education led her to orchestrate a groundbreaking VR initiative which we are going to talk more about today.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Craig Scott and David Sime.  Craig has been teaching welding for nearly a decade following over twenty years of experience in industry. He is an advocate of utilizing virtual reality in education and has worked with many companies including Lincoln Electric and Seabury.  David is the CTO and Co-Director of Riiot Digital and a top voice in the field of XR.  I have been following David’s post on LinkedIn about XR for years and consider him an influencer in this field.  David and Craig are currently working on a Hydrogen Safety virtual reality app called ‘Hydroverse’. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of using virtual reality to enhance learning.  Today we are unpacking the topic of experiential learning through gamification.  We have the pleasure of talking to David Sarno, Founder and CEO at Lighthaus Inc and Emily O’Neal, Creative Director at Lighthaus Inc. YOu can learn more at https://vr-sci.com/nanocell-reality-check/

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Nathan O’Grady.  Nathan is the Virtual Reality Lead at King's InterHigh.  In a world where many teachers are still delivering lessons in a traditional model of lecture, worksheet, and test, Nathan has committed to providing greater variety in lesson delivery at his school.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have the pleasure of talking to Joe Millward.  Joe is the General Manager at Talespin a world-leading Immersive Technology Platform company. In this role, he is responsible for developing the APAC market.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have a special guest with us. Joining us is Nick Shackleton-Jones,. He has a 30-year track record of shaping future learning approaches for numerous public and private organizations. Winner of several awards for people development strategy, innovation, and learning content, including the Learning & Performance Institute’s Award for Services to the Learning Industry, 2017 Nick is also the author of ‘How People Learn”.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality for teaching and learning.  Today we have a special guest with us. Joining us is Misty Wilson, the Head of Education and Customer Support at Immerse,  a groundbreaking company that offers immersive language learning experiences in virtual reality.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  Preparing students to navigate the evolving education landscape is paramount in an era of rapid and unpredictable change. Technological advancements and cultural shifts reshape industries and opportunities at an unprecedented pace. By equipping students with adaptable skills, critical thinking, and a growth mindset, we empower them to thrive amidst uncertainty.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Lucie Coudret, a VR consultant and career coach using VR to enable students to be future-ready.  She has been involved in developing and deploying VR internships and honing VR soft skills

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are exploring the efficacy of using VR for schooling.  We know VR can be a powerful medium to engage students and unlock deeper conceptual understanding, but is it possible to anchor this tool into a school’s mission and vision? Adam Mangana, M.Ed is the Chief Product Officer and a founder of Optima Ed, an Education Experience company focused on creating standards-aligned Virtual Reality Curriculum. Mr. Mangana has over 15 years of experience in education technology. He has also launched the world’s first Virtual Reality Charter School Optima Classical Academy in the fall of 2022. Check out https://www.optimaacademy.online/.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are exploring the efficacy of using VR to help educate law students. One company,  Law School Ai firmly believes that the traditional methods of teaching law can be enhanced by embracing cutting-edge technology. By stepping into the virtual shoes of lawyers and participating in carefully curated mock VR trials, students will gain invaluable hands-on experience.  On today's show, we are fortunate to talk with Garrison English and Kyle Brookover, the Co-founders of Law School Ai.  You can find them on LinkedIn and twitter/X.  Also check out their website https://law-school-ai.vercel.app/

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are exploring the issue of why vr adoption continues to be slow but steady in many schools. On our show today we have Jusint Kosek.  Justin is starting a new position as Innovation Coach in the West Milwaukee school district.  He has also been a teacher in this same district for several years. Justin is here today to talk about his experiences with VR adoption and his vision for the future.

Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are so fortunate to talk to Dr. Louise Edwards about vr content creation.  She has her PhD in Earth Science and has climbed many volcanoes.  Dr. Edwards has taught high school, conducted research, and developed strong skills in unity for VR development.  But, probably the most poignant part of her biography is that she has started a VR consulting company called DredwardsVR Consulting that helps people build a profound relationship with the planet through VR.  You can check out her work at https://foundinthefjords.org/

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are so fortunate to talk to Emilie Joly and Kwaku Aning.  Emilie has been on the show before and is one of our most listened-to episodes.  She is the CEO of a VR content creation application called Zoe.  Kwaku Aning is an educator, connector, deep thinker and VR pioneer, who has a wealth of experience working with students and teachers on VR content creation and design thinking.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are on a mission to understand more about how easy or difficult it is to scale up the use of VR and immersive learning in a school. Today on the show we have Jason Ward.  Jason is High School Chemistry Teacher, Educational Technologist, EdD Candidate, Screenwriter and has been working hard to get immersive VR into his school just outside Boston.  You can reach Jason on twitter @jasonwardtech.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are on a mission to unpack more layers of immersive learning. Monica Arés is an expert in Immersive Learning.  As a Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna, former math educator, curriculum developer, and planetarium director, Monica is at the forefront of how emerging technology like VR can be used to enhance learning.  We are excited to have her on the show today.  You can connect with Monica at https://www.monicaares.com/.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are interviewing Dr. Srini Pillay,  the chief medical officer and co-founder of Reulay.  Reulay is a video, XR, and metaverse solution for the reduction of stress, anxiety, and stress-related diseases.  We are fortunate to have Dr Pillay on the show today as he has an impressive resume as it pertains to reducing stress and anxiety.  He has written several books and is an expert in cognitive mindset which has undoubtedly positioned him well for VR and his work with Reulay.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are looking at  how VR might enhance learning and development in the hospitality industry.  This industry relies heavily on social skills and procedural learning.  Both these two areas lend themselves well for using VR and virtual worlds to improve training and development.  We have invited Tracy Cosgrove on the show to talk about her extensive experience using VR for hospitality training.  Check out tracy's website at https://vrhti.com/. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are looking at how AI might be used in virtual worlds for education.  We have heard a lot over the last few weeks about how intuitive and responsive ChatGTP3 has been.  So, we have invited Sophie Thompson, CEO and founder of Virtual Speech to talk to us.  Virtual Speech is a VR soft skills training platform that allows users to hone several 21st century skills related to communication.  They recently announced they have added ChatGTP3 to some of their course offerings.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we explore a recent post I did on LinkedIn.  In the posting I talked about 4 ways to keep your VR lab or program from suffering a slow death.  Some of the strategies to sustain a VR lab and program might be:  1. Work closely with instructors and educators on how to integrate Virtual Worlds that connect to bigger concepts within their curriculum.  2. Refrain from “type-casting” the VR lab and headsets to just one department or section within your school.  3. Scale up professional development that teaches educators how to use and build no-code virtual worlds and experiences and how to connect these to learning outcomes. 4. Develop a “learning in 3D” academic policy that outlines the mission and vision around how , when and why VR can enhance learning.  In this episode, I want to unpack some of these in greater detail. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are looking at how the medical industry is using Virtual worlds to educate each other.  From virtual conferences, to learning from experienced doctors, to practicing real-life procedures and scenarios, the metaverse  has huge potential for doctors.  Today, we have invited Dr. Steven Houston III who is a Vitreoretinal surgeon and founder of METAMED.  And we also have Dr. Eric  Rosenberg who is a Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon and Co-Founder of MetaMEd.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are looking at how VR might enhance Higher Education.   The primary form of instruction for many college and university classes is via lecture.  This methodology might leave some students unengaged and bored.  So, how can professors break up their lectures and provide more active learning modalities in the lessons?  On the show we are talking with Gary Burnett.  Gary does research and teaching related to human Factors/Ergonomics within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we explore the frontiers of speech and debate in the Virtual World.  Covid  pushed many schools to participate in Speech and Debate via video conferencing through zoom or google meet.  Even though covid has slowed down, many speech and debate tournaments continue to offer video conferencing options.   Although this is a more cost effective way for schools, the lack  of presence embodiment makes it less engaging than a physical face-face speech and debate tournament.   We have invited Stefan Bauschard, founder of DebateUS, Co-Executive Director of the New York City Urban Debate League and long time debate coach at Lakeland schools.  And, We also have Joe Rankin, Head Speech and Debate coach at Bettendorf HS in Bettendorf, IA and in his 17th year teaching/coaching.  You can reach Joe at [email protected] and Stefan at [email protected].

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are exploring the controversial world of AI intelligence.  ChatGPT3 applies machine learning algorithms to a massive corpus of text to respond to users' requests using language that sounds surprisingly human-like.  ChatGPT3 is has agreed to sit down with me to explore the topic of VR in Education.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are exploring how virtual worlds might affect our evolving identity.   We have invited Giovanni Castillo, a senior metaverse designer for aquent.  He is a design thinker, architect and creative technologist that was born for the spatial computing revolution.  I reached out to him based on an insightful article he recently wrote and posted on LinkedIn.  He is here today to help us understand more about his work with understanding how avatars might impact our virtual world experience.  You can contact Giovanni by email at [email protected] 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with teachers who are using vr in the classroom  to make a difference.  They are pushing the boundaries of innovation and blazing a path for other teachers to follow when it comes to the adoption of immersive learning tools.  Terje Pedersen is from Norway and has been teaching there for around 14 years. He has been using oculus quest headsets in his school for various learning engagements.  Kim Aarberg , also from Norway, is  a teacher with interests in gamification and VR and a former google workplace specialist.  You can reach out to them on linkenIn at linkedin.com/in/terje-pedersen-935268175 and linkedin.com/in/kim-aarberg-b22b8169

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Karl Kapp.  Dr. Kapp  is a professor at Bloomsburg University and co-author of THE book on learning in a metaverse written back in 2010 called Learning in 3D: Adding a New Dimension to Enterprise Learning and Collaboration. The model described in the book is as relevant today as it was back then. It is a blueprint for designing learning experiences in the metaverse.  He is here today to talk more about this model and how it translates to effective learning design for 3D virtual worlds.  You can learn more about Dr. Kapp's work on Linkedin.  

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Erica Southgate.   Erica is Associate Professor of Emerging Technologies for Education in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia.  She is author of the book “Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy for secondary classrooms”.  In her book she shares findings and stories of research related to using immersive virtual reality at a secondary school in Australia.  Additionally, she keeps a robust website https://vrschoolresearch.com/  where she blogs about her research with teachers in real time and provides free research papers and classroom resources. Erica is here today to help us unpack some of her findings.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Hosni Zaouali, the CEO of Tech Adaptika.  Hosni knew, even at a young age, that education would be the catalyst to propel him forward and empower him to help others.  He has an impressive formal education background.  Hosni has a B.A ENG in Nuclear Engineering from the Sorbonne in Paris and a MBA in International Development from Laval University.  He was founder of Voilà Learning, a company that offered online French education, mostly for people in Africa, and taught an Online Executive Program for Stanford University.  What an impressive background.  You can reach him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hosninio/ 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are focusing on how VR can be the next great communication and learning medium.   We have invited the wonderful and talented Maxwell McGee to our show.  Maxwell is a multi-skilled, award winning communications professional with over 2 decades of experience in the field. He has  a strong passion for both the theory and practice of multimedia, especially VR.  Maxwell also works for the Virtual World Society as an ambassador and hosts their extremely popular podcast called “The NExtant”.  

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are focusing on how peripheral devices might heighten or enhance the sense of realism inside VR experiences.  Well designed VR scenes already trick the brain into a sense of presence and embodiment just through photorealism.  But, what if we could add other senses to our experiences besides sight and sound?  Some tech enthusiasts believe high quality haptic feedback is the missing link between reality and the metaverse.  Today on the show we have Guido Gioioso and Giovanni Spagnoletti,  the two founders of WEART, a company that is designing high quality haptic devices for the VR and 3D spatial experiences. Check out their website at https://www.weart.it/.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are focusing on getting perspective from new educators who are looking at adopting 3-d spatial learning environments into their schools and programs.  We often lean on experts who have been tracking this area for several years, but it is refreshing to get insight from late adopters regarding the what and why.  John Kelly is founder, CEO, and proud father of College Ikigai, an innovative k-12 school in Mexico City.   John’s capacity to take risks and be innovative is very high.  John firmly believes that although We cannot choose how many years we will live, we can choose how much life those years will have.  And it is clear innovation is part of making the most of life.  John is here today to talk about how he is using web 3.0 and the metaverse to move his school community forward.  You can reach John on LinkedIn here, linkedin.com/in/john-kelly-98a8133a

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are focusing on a unique opportunity for students and educators to learn more about an exciting VR Design Competition. Exponential Destiny  was founded in the early 2000’s and the program's objective is to help young people “Future Proof” themselves and arm them to make “Exponential Change” in the way people think and act.  Recently, their group was invited to a UN meeting to introduce and launch their inaugural competition that challenges students to create a VR experience that raises awareness to one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.  These goals have been great stepping stones for many educational projects around the world because they place an emphasis on improving humanity in 17 different areas.  Some of these include :  improving life on land, reducing poverty, and providing quality education.  We are so fortunate to talk with the founder Marcus Shingles and his co-founder Marco Vargas.  You can learn more about the design competition here, https://www.sdgmetaverseprize.org/. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking about scaling up VR in education.  As more and more schools think about incorporating VR into their programs, there are so many questions to ponder.  Today on the show we have Mr. Jason Beneby.  Jason is Chief Operating Officer at American High School and director of the Bahamas Virtual School.  He will be spearheading the rollout and adoption of metaverse education across the island.  Reach Jason on linkEdin at linkedin.com/in/jason-beneby-3775562 .

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking about VR teacher training. There has been a slow growth of VR in learning institutions.  However, many vanguards are paving the way for easy adoption.  One of those is Rob Theriault.  Rob is Immersive Technology Manager (former professor of paramedicine) at Georgian College in Ontario (Canada).  He is also President of the Canadian Chapter of the Immersive Learning Research Network, an author, and an outstanding researcher.  Rob is a pioneer in the VR industry.  He is here today to talk about training other teachers on the effective uses of VR in Education.  If you are interested in learning more from Rob you can reach him at [email protected].  

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking about the context for learning engagements.  It is possible to design 3-D virtual worlds for almost any place or space.  Andrew Wright is the Director and creator of the EDUmetaverse.  However, according to his company website, "The EDUmetaverse is so much more than just a series of empty spaces. This is a customisable  gateway towards Education 3.0. Learn anything, anywhere from anyone.  To find out more about what Andrew is doing check out https://www.edumetaverse.com.au/. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking about using VR for creation and creativity through painting.  When done right, painting can be such a wonderful learning activity and outlet to promote experimentation, ideation, and risk-taking.  Painting can also be a wonderful way to unwind and destress.  Today on the show we are fortunate to have the creator and developer of Vermillion,  a highly realistic and immersive VR painting app.  Thomas van den Berge is a talented indie developer who has worked for several EU companies designing VR experiences in Unity and unreal engine.  He has most recently taken the risk of building his own VR app, which we will talk more about today.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking about cooperative Learning and asymmetrical VR gaming.  We often see VR as a solitary experience because the user dons an HMD (head-mounted display) and leaves the real world behind them.  Yet, there is a growing number of VR applications that rely on single VR participants to work with a group of people inside or outside the HMD forming a team.  On today’s episode we are fortunate to have Ilann Sayag CEO of Freaks United the company who recently developed a new and exciting asymmetrical VR game called Do U Copy?  You can learn more about Ilann and his company at https://fugamestudio.com/

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  Today we take a trip back down memory lane.  It has been an amazing three years of podcasting and listenership is growing tremendously.  For that I thank you.  In today’s episode , I look back and reflect on what has been most popular so far.  So sit back, relax as I talk about and provide highlights from MY TOP 5 MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODES. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we focus on 3-d learning spaces.  As many educators start to contemplate the effectiveness of using virtual learning spaces thanks to a sensationalization of the word, “metaverse", in the past few weeks, I wanted to do a deeper dive into looking at the efficacy of virtual world creation and how these learning spaces might be used for teaching and learning.  So, today on the show we have Vincent van den Tol, founder and CEO of imedu.  With imedu everybody can organize inspiring, interactive and accessible online education, using 3D virtual spaces and avatars.  To learn more about imedu check out their website at https://imedu.io/.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we focus on the whole learning package.  There are a growing number of single-use VR applications being developed as part of a growing library of immersive educational content.  The problem with these applications is they need a home.  Currently,  there are only a small number of dedicated platforms where other educators can allow their learners to sign in and access a number of engaging VR applications  We are fortunate to have Kristen Tamm, CEO of Futuclass and Mart Lume, head of Product for Futuclass, on the show to give us more perspective and insight into their exciting VR learning hub.  YOu can learn more about Futuclass hub at https://www.futuclass.com/. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode we focus on the deployment and creation of immersive education content.  We have learnt many lessons from the ongoing pandemic, especially in the field of education and learning.    One big takeaway is that upskilling students and employees in Zoom or other video conferencing platforms may not garner the level of engagement needed to master learning outcomes.  We are fortunate to have Ben Bauert, CEO of Facilitate, and Philipp Seiler, chief experience officer, on our show today to talk more about how VR and 3-D spatial mediums might enhance our institutional learning goals and to discuss the wonderful work they've been doing with their company Facilitate.  You can learn more about their company at https://www.facilitate.tech/.  Were you will find more contact information.  

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode we focus on looking at "Moonshots" and what it takes to provide vision, direction and strategic leadership to purposefully deploy VR in education.  We are fortunate to have Freedom Cheteni on the show today.  He has been instrumental in the last few years in helping organizations move forward of VR deployment.  For example, in 2018 he spearheaded Moonshots in Education VR which offered immersive classes for high school students taught inside the VR platform Engage.  Beyond that,  Freedom has been part of many consultancy groups that have championed XR innovations especially for marginalized groups.  You can check out https://inventxr.com/ 

You can get ahold of Freedom through email at [email protected].  

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we focus on health education.  Whether you are a doctor, nurse or simply an employee working around people or children we are all accountable for the health and well-being of the people around us.  Most organizations, including schools, train individuals to have a certain level of first aid.  We are fortunate to have Bradley Chesham on our show today to talk more about how VR might enhance our understanding of first aid and to discuss the wonderful work he has been doing with his company Bundle of Rays.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  As talked about in previous episodes, allowing students to flex their creativity, innovation and communication muscles in schools by creating VR experiences is highly desirable.  Alas, the barrier to learning coding and programming inside some VR creation engines is extremely time-consuming.  On today’s show, we have Gabriele Romagnoli, head of community at Tvori to talk more about their wonderful VR creation program.  Tvori has been described as one of the best virtual creation tools on the market because of its beautiful interface and ease of use.  

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  Understanding what our users are thinking is often difficult in VR.  You can watch their movements on a screen but truly knowing and understanding their actions and thinking is not always possible.  On today’s show, we want to unpack analytics a bit further.  One company that might help take the guesswork out of VR training and learning applications is Cognitive3D.  Cognitive3D is a powerful spatial analytics platform that delivers data analytics and insights to anyone building a VR/MR training simulation or research application.  We have invited Tony Bevilacqua who is CEO of Cognitive 3D to discuss with us more about his useful tools. To learn more check out https://cognitive3d.com/.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education. As teachers, we are often charged with helping students make sense of complex ideas.  In this situation, we might start with basic facts and blend in more sophisticated ideas and experiences to help form a bigger picture of the learning landscape. In this way, we form schemata that may provide an epiphany or “light” bulb moment for our learners whereby they feel like they have learnt something on a deeper level.  Yet, providing this type of learning journey can be difficult, time-consuming and not always possible.  Today, on the show we have invited Anurupa Ganguly.  She is the founder and CEO of Prisms of Reality.   Anurupa graduated from MIT with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and went on to get her M.Ed from Boston University.  She has worn several educational hats over the years:  Math teacher, Assistant Director of K-12 Mathematics and Senior Director of Instruction and Professional Learning are just a few of the roles she has played.  She is here today to talk about how Prisms of Reality is carving new ground for Math and Science learning.  Check out her company at https://www.prismsvr.com/.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  Schools strive to move students from consumer to creators when it comes to technology tools.  When it comes to VR design and creation, this can be a daunting task.  VR creation may be complex and time-consuming.  However, more and more applications are being developed to help educators with this journey.  Zoe is a VR application that might lower the barrier to content creation in VR.  Today on the show we have one of the founders, Emilie Joly to tell us more.   Emilie is CEO and an interactive designer for Apelab an award-winning Software company democratizing immersive design and creation. You can check out their application at https://www.zoe.com/.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  Today on the show, we have invited content creator Matt Cool.  Matt is a UI designer and developer who has a strong understanding and passion for how WebXR might be used to make e-learning immersive and highly accessible. He has experience leading cohorts of future coders and designers at Udacity.  Here are some key spaces to check out that Matt mentioned in the podcast:

 https://www.meetup.com/Web-VR/events/275327661

 https://imedu.io

https://lingospaces.com

 https://youtu.be/ypSkIYpJjE8

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  Over the next few podcasts, I endeavour to shed more light on the topic of VR development and creation.  In particular, I want to unpack various developer platforms and get feedback from industry experts regarding their efficacy and fit for various student groups.  Today on the show, we are fortunate to have with use David Bass-Clark.  David is the Director of VR/AR Research and Development at Unity College in Maine, USA.  He works intimately with various types of programs and has a deep understanding of how VR creation aligns with student learning.   Please check out https://unity.edu/.  

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  There has been a huge interest by schools, especially post-secondary, to use VR for training technical skills.  One person leading the way in this area is Joe Millward, who is the innovation manager at TAFE New South Wales digital Lab.  Joe is going to share his journey and experience with using VR to engage students.  You can check out TAFE New South Wales at https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enterprise/for-industry/digital-lab. 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education. Today we are shedding light on why organizations need to sit up and pay closer attention to the return on investment VR might provide for learners.  We have invited Jeremy Dalton to the show today.  Jeremy leads Price Waterhouse Cooper's VR/AR team, helping clients understand, quantify, and implement the benefits of virtual reality and augmented reality technology.  He has recently written a comprehensive and insightful book titled, Reality Check: How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Your Business.  You can find Jeremy's book at https://realitycheckxr.com/.

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  Many schools around North American and the rest of the world are continuing to deliver teaching and learning online because of Covid-19.  The primary method of orchestrating instruction is the use of video conferencing tools like Zoom and Google Meet.  Video conferencing in education was adopted out of emergency and many educators are looking for a more powerful awe-inspiring alternative.  So I have invited Steve Grubbs, CEO of VictoryXR on the show today to talk about the exciting things his organization is doing related to remote teaching and learning.  Check out VictoryXR at https://www.victoryxr.com/. You can reach Steve on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/steve-grubbs-4708825

Hello Everyone, Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode get on my soap-box for a few minutes to talk about sustaining the momentum I believe VR has established over the last year or so as we enter 2021.

Hello Everyone, Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are putting our research “methodologies hat” on to learn more about the work of V.E.I.L.  VEIL stands for virtual experiences interaction lab and their mandate is to uncover effective practices as it pertains to immersive user experiences in VR.  Today, we are talking with Rob Dongas, one of the project leads.  Rob is a PHD student at the University of Sydney and has done extensive work with VR and learning design.  To learn more about VEIL you can visit, https://www.linkedin.com/company/veilab/ 

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  With the pandemic, I am seeing more and more people moving toward online learning.  And, a select few pioneers are even using virtual worlds to teach their classes.  One such innovator is Michael McDonald from Gold Lotus. Gold lotus offers language learning experiences inside VR.  Michael had been doing this for well over a year.  I spoke with him in episode 30 of this show about his work.  We have invited him back on the show to unpack more about instructional design in VR.  You can contact Michael at https://www.goldlotus.co/about

Hello Everyone! Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we take some time picking the mind of the creator of a wonderfully elegant puzzle game called Cubism.  Thomas Van Bouwel is a Belgian/Brazilian VR developer based in Brussels and he is here today to talk about his app which was nominated for two awards in 2019.  If you are interested in connecting with Thomas you can reach him on Twitter @tovanbo.

Hello Everyone, Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we dive deeper into what is quality curriculum content in VR.  We are excited to have James MacDiarmid.  James works as a learning design consultant for Curiious.  His main focus is to support the development of virtual reality (VR) learning solutions to improve achievement, engagement and training services across health, education and heavy industry.  You can learn more about Curiious at https://curiious.com/.  You can find James on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmacdiarmid/. 

Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  Today marks an epic milestone for the podcast, our 50th episode.  When I first started this journey it was a hobby and I never had aspirations of making it this far.  But, as I talked with more and more people and have seen this industry grow, I have turned my hobby into a passion.  There is no better person to have on our show to mark the 50th episode than Steve Bambury.  He has been a pioneer in the field of VR in Education and has provided wisdom and mentoring for many of us over the years on using VR as a learning tool.  You can reach Steve through Twitter @steve_bambury, Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebamburyvr/ or through email- [email protected]. 

Hello Everyone, Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Christophe Mallet from Bodyswaps. Chris has been a thought leader and maverick in the area of immersive technology.  He has given talks around the world, most notably at VR Days and the Raindance Film festival.  He is here today to talk more about his latest VR venture, Body swaps.  We are so lucky to have him on the show. To learn more please check out, https://bodyswaps.co/

Hello Everyone, Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Evan Sitler and Drew MacNeil from XpertVR.   XpertVR designs virtual reality simulations for end users.  This may involve a variety of different scenarios including customer user data and or behavioural studies. You can learn more about XpertVR here, https://www.xpertvr.com/ .

Hello Everyone! Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Andreas Juliusson who is CMO for Fast Travel Games.  Andreas has held marketing lead roles in several video game companies for 15+ years. He is here today to talk about VR PUzzle game design.  You can learn more about Fast Travel games at https://www.fasttravelgames.com/.  You can find Andreas on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasjuliusson 

Hello Everyone, Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Jesse Schell.  Jesse is a video game designer, author, distinguished professor at Carnegie Mellon University and CEO of Schell Games.  He is here today to talk about VR game design.

Hello Everyone, Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode, we are talking with Jesse Lubinsky who is the Chief Learning Officer of Ready Learner One. Ready Learner One is an innovative learning solutions provider with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom related to emerging technologies.  He is here today to talk more about his recent book “The E-Sports Playbook:  Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming and Virtual Reality.  You can learn more about his work at https://readylearner.one/.