VR in Education

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/

Episode 139- Curiosity Unleashed: How CuriosityXR is Redefining Learning in Mixed Reality

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. We are thrilled to have Aaditya Vaze, the CEO and founder of CuriosityXR, joining us today. CuriosityXR is a groundbreaking mixed-reality app that allows learners to ask an AI expert questions and receive 3D models, images, and immersive visuals to deepen their understanding. Instead of passively consuming information, students can explore, interact, and spark new inquiries—making learning more engaging and dynamic. Today, we’ll dive into how mixed reality is reshaping education, the power of curiosity-driven learning, and the thought process behind keeping CuriosityXR grounded in the real world rather than fully virtual. So, let’s jump in!

Episode 138- Evolving an Immersive Learning Program in Higher ED

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. We are thrilled to have Mary Lee Carter, Immersive Teaching and Learning Specialist at Parker University, join us on today’s show. Mary Lee has been a key driver in implementing groundbreaking VR initiatives at Parker, including the development of a digital twin of the campus and expanding VR integration in healthcare programs. In this episode, we’ll delve into her journey, what inspired her to embrace VR, and how her role has evolved since she began leading these efforts in 2021.  

Episode 137- Immersive Learning Redefined: Storytelling, Ethics and AI

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 are thrilled to welcome Dr. Keith Heggart, Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney and Director of the Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society. Dr. Heggart is a leading voice in immersive education, combining his expertise in pedagogy, ethics, and technology to explore how virtual reality can transform learning experiences. Our conversation will delve into the emotional and ethical power of immersive storytelling, the evolving integration of artificial intelligence with VR, and the critical design principles that make immersive learning meaningful and impactful. 

Episode 136- Interactive Learning Evolved: Clark Aldrich on Simulations and 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,In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Clark Aldrich, a leading voice in the world of educational simulations and author of Simulations and the Future of Learning and Short Sims: A Game Changer. Clark has been at the forefront of reimagining how we learn by doing, championing simulations as powerful tools for building real-world skills, competency, and conviction. Together, we’ll dive into the synergy between simulations and Virtual Reality, discussing how these mediums can revolutionize education by providing interactive, scalable, and meaningful learning experiences. You can check out his work at https://www.shortsims.com/.

Episode 135- Ready, Set, VR: The Power of Feasibility Studies for Successful Adoption

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 diving into the often-overlooked yet essential first step before adopting virtual reality into your business or institution: conducting a feasibility study. A feasibility study is your roadmap to understanding whether VR aligns with your goals, resources, and long-term vision. It’s about assessing not just the technology’s potential but also your organization’s readiness, from technical infrastructure to staff training and scalability.  We’ll explore why this step saves you time, money, and headaches by helping you avoid pitfalls like investing in tools that don’t meet your needs or failing to gain stakeholder buy-in. We’ll also discuss how to structure a feasibility study, from identifying key objectives and gathering input from diverse teams.

Episode 134- Educators in VR and Sustaining a Community

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  Lorelle VanFossen co-founder and director of Educators in VR.  Educators in VR is a global community connecting educators, researchers, and trainers to promote immersive learning through VR, AR, and MR technologies. With members worldwide, the organization bridges academia and industry, hosting weekly events and training. Educators in VR has produced well over 4,000 events, workshops, and training for over 70,000 participants and preparing them for the future of spatial technology in education.  Check out https://educatorsinvr.com/.

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/.