VR in Education

Episode 133- BrainmanVR and Pizza Maths

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore the use of virtual reality in teaching and learning. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by Dr Richard Lewis, CEO of BrainmanVR and co-creator of Pizza Maths. BrainmanVR is at the forefront of developing innovative VR learning experiences, focusing on engaging students in immersive and interactive ways. With their expertise in creating cutting-edge educational simulations, BrainmanVR has crafted Pizza Maths, a dynamic virtual experience that makes math learning fun and relatable by using pizza-making as a context for solving math problems. We’ll be diving into how Pizza Maths is helping to transform math education and gathering insights on how to effectively implement VR in the classroom to benefit both teachers and students.  To learn more check out https://www.brainmanvr.co.uk/.

Episode 132- Learning Experience Design, Engagement and its Intersection with VR

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore the use of virtual reality in teaching and learning. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by Clark Quinn who has an impressive background in Learning science and learning experience design.  Clark has written several impactful books, including "Make It Meaningful: Taking Learning Design from Instructional to Transformational," "Learning Science for Instructional Designers: From Cognition to Application," and "Engaging Learning_ Designing e-Learning Simulation Games." With numerous accolades for his innovative contributions to instructional design and educational technology, Clark is recognized as a leading consultant and keynote speaker.  To learn more about Clark Quinn check out https://quinnovation.com/.

Episode 131- AR and Immersive Learning

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore the use of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in teaching and learning. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by two incredible pioneers in experiential learning. Irina Paraschivoiu is the COO and strategist for Polycular and  Thomas Layer-Wagner the CEO and Founder of Polycular.  They both co-initiated and developed Escape Fake, a multiple-awarded augmented reality experience for teaching media literacy. We are excited to have them today to talk about their immersive learning experience.  For more information check out https://escapefake.org/ and https://www.polycular.com/ .

Episode 130- Immersive Learning In Agriculture

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore the cutting edge of virtual reality in teaching and learning. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by two incredible leaders in immersive technology for agriculture,  Tim Gentle, founder of Think Digital, and Kat Bidstrup, CEO of Think Digital. Tim has been a driving force in advancing immersive tech in agriculture, while Kat has been a passionate trailblazer, helping people gain a deeper understanding and respect for the agricultural industry through digital innovation.  To learn more check out www.think.digital , www.cattlevr.com, and www.farmvr.com. 

Episode 129-Exploring the Future of AI Avatars in Education

Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education! In today's solo episode, we delve into the innovative world of AI avatars and their potential in the educational landscape. Our host shares his firsthand experience beta testing Victory XR's new AI avatar platform and compares it to other non-avatar AI tools.

First, we explore the capabilities of non-avatar AI platforms like School AI and AI Tutor Pro, highlighting their strengths and limitations. These platforms offer various options for creating engaging learning experiences and supporting students, but they lack the immersive quality of AI avatars.

Next, we dive deep into the Victory XR platform, which allows educators to create 3D human representations within a virtual world. The discussion covers the setup process, the current limitations, and the exciting future possibilities of contextually relevant 3D environments.

The episode also examines another platform, EngageVR, which offers famous historical figures as AI avatars in contextually relevant VR spaces. The benefits and drawbacks of AI avatars are discussed, emphasizing the importance of human teachers in the learning process.

Finally, we reflect on the potential of AI avatars to personalize learning and provide varied practice opportunities. The episode concludes with recommendations for further exploration of AI avatars in education through insightful podcasts and resources.

Don't miss this deep dive into the future of AI in teaching and learning!

Episode 128-Can VR Simulation Assesss Clinical Competence

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.   Today we are fortunate to have Kimberly Workum. Kim is a Certified Nurse Educator, Simulation Educator, and  VR Consultant.  She is the  Director of the Clinical Competence Assessment Centre and Digital Strategies at the College of Nursing for the University of Manitoba. We are excited to have her on the show today to discuss the global nursing shortages and the innovative solutions being implemented to address these challenges.

Episode 127- The Evolution of Nursing Simulation with VR

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.   Today we are fortunate to have Will Kirkpatrick. Mr. Kirkpatrick, a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and game developer, leads technology innovation and nursing simulation development at Tactile VR. In 2021, he founded Tactile VR to revolutionize nursing education by addressing critical gaps in the transition to practice and enhancing preparedness for real-world scenarios. His dual expertise also allows him to improve nursing instructor tools through AI moderation in simulations, promoting more effective teaching methods.

Episode 126-The Importance of Play in VR and Learning with Kyle Morrand

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive deep into virtual reality for teaching and learning.   Today we are fortunate to have Kyle Morrand, CEO of 302 Interactive on the show.  His journey is nothing short of inspiring, having transformed 302 Interactive from a side business into a powerhouse in immersive technology.  What excites me most about having Kyle on the show is his innovative approach to learning through play. His work spans various impactful projects, from VR physical therapy programs for children to AR products aiding language learning and supporting people with nonverbal autism. Kyle's vision of integrating game design elements to enhance engagement in everyday tasks is truly revolutionary.

Episode 125- Conversational AI Avatars for Learning

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.

Episode 124-Curating Content and Empathy with SkillsVR

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.