VR in Education

Episode 149- Training Teachers Using VR Simulation and Immersive Learning

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Adrian Moise, CEO of Aequilibrium. Adrian and his team continue to push the boundaries of immersive learning, and today we’re diving into one of their most promising projects yet—a collaboration with the University of Ottawa to design and deploy a VR classroom simulator that’s changing how we train teachers. Check out Adrian's company at https://aequilibrium.com/.

Episode 148- Bridging the Digital Divide: VR, Equity, and the Future of Education

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today we’re diving into a conversation that sits at the crossroads of equity, innovation, and student empowerment.

Our guest is Michael Avis, a passionate educator, thought leader, and ambassador for Bodyswaps, who’s making waves in the world of immersive learning. Michael’s work focuses on bringing high-impact virtual reality experiences to schools and marginalized communities—ensuring that students who are often left out of the tech revolution are instead leading it.  Check out Michaels company at https://home.tapvigo.com/

Episode 147-Immersive Learning for Every Student: Rundle Studio’s VR Revolution

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning.

Today’s guests are Dr. Jason Rogers, Head of School for Rundle College Society, and John Wolf, Principal of Rundle Studio. These visionary leaders are reimagining education through the lens of immersive technology, pioneering the use of virtual reality to support students with diverse and complex learning needs.

At Rundle Studio—an innovative online school for grades 7–12 students with diagnosed learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, or gifted learning profiles—Jason and John are championing a bold new model. By integrating VR and immersive environments into their pedagogy, they’re not only boosting engagement but helping students grasp abstract concepts in ways that traditional classrooms often can’t.

Their work is reshaping what inclusive, personalized education can look like in a digital age—and setting a powerful example for schools everywhere.

Episode 146-Micro-learning and VR with Andrew Sedillo

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning.

 

Today’s guest is Andrew Sedillo, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at NMSU Global Campus. Andrew is a forward-thinking instructional design leader who’s redefining how we teach and learn using VR, AI, and microlearning. From crafting immersive, learner-centered courses to empowering educators with practical, hands-on VR design strategies, his work is shaping the future of education in the metaverse.

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Episode 145- The Literate Self: Dyslexia, Identity, and Immersive VR

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today, we’re diving into a powerful intersection of immersive technology and inclusive education. Our guest is Dr. Aurelia O’Neil—an instructional designer, XR researcher, and expert in dyslexia. Her work explores how immersive virtual reality can support learners with dyslexia, not just by improving literacy skills, but by enhancing motivation, emotional connection, and self-efficacy through carefully designed experiences

Episode 144-Immersive Judgment: The Promise and Provocation of VR in Nursing

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today’s guest is Dr. Christine Heid, a nurse educator, Nursing Simulation Specialist @ UbiSim, healthcare advocate, and creator of the Heid ATE Guide for Clinical Teaching and Learning.  With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Heid has been at the forefront of rethinking how we prepare nurses for the realities of clinical practice—through strategic teaching, simulation, and now immersive technology.

Episode 143: From Holodecks to Classrooms – Chris Madsen on the Power of Virtual Worlds

In this episode of VR in Education, I sit down with Chris Madsen, Senior Sales Engineer at EngageXR and a longtime innovator in the immersive learning space. We explore how virtual reality is revolutionizing education—from creating powerful moments of presence and agency to designing full learning environments without a single line of code.

Chris shares EngageXR’s journey from its roots in education to its current role as a Swiss army knife for virtual collaboration. We discuss intuitive design tools, AI-driven avatars, cultural storytelling in VR, and new features like the Logitech MX Ink pen and the Drawpad system—game-changers for educators looking to enhance student interaction.

Whether you’re new to VR or already building virtual worlds, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical tips from one of the field’s most respected voices.

Episode 142-Click. Build. Learn. How Megaminds is Transforming K-12 Classrooms

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today, we have the pleasure of talking with Eric Tao, CEO and cofounder of Megaminds.  Megaminds is doing some great work in making immersive learning both accessible and impactful. Their mission—to improve the quality and delivery of education and make it universally accessible—deeply aligns with the core values we celebrate on this podcast. With a focus on making immersive learning easy for teachers to implement, engaging for students, and cost-effective for schools, Eric and his team are tackling some of the biggest barriers in edtech head-on.

Episode 141-VR training and Development with Motive

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today, we’re exploring the evolution of VR training—how organizations are moving beyond traditional, developer-heavy approaches to scalable, no-code solutions that put control back into the hands of training experts. To help us unpack this, we’re thrilled to welcome Peter Wittig, the Director of Customer Experience & Co-founder at Motive.io. Motive has been at the forefront of revolutionizing VR training, making it easier for organizations to create, update, and scale immersive learning experiences without relying on a team of developers.

Episode 140- Preparing Students for the Future with Careerview XR

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Exploring career options can be overwhelming for students, especially when access to job sites or industry professionals is limited. CareerViewXR is changing that by providing immersive, 360-degree experiences that allow students to step into various careers without leaving their classrooms. On this episode of VR in Education, we’ll be speaking with Matt Chaussee, CEO of CareerViewXR, to discuss how his platform is opening students' eyes to future career possibilities.  Check them out at https://careerviewxr.bemorecolorful.com/