VR in Education

Episode 115- Use VR for Social Good, Vehicles for Change 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 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: info@vfc-vr.org
• 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

Episode 114- Explayn Chemistry 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 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.

Episode 113- VR For the Kentucky Education System

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

Episode 112- Scaling VR to An Entire Country

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. 

Episode 111- VR Film 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 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.

Episode 110- Designing VR Applications for Industrial 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 Dmitry Scheglov CEO of GWPro.  GWPro focuses on industrial-type simulations and learning engagements sometimes we call them “Hard skills training”.

Episode 109- Planning and Delivering an XR Conference

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.

Episode 108- Enhancing Adult Education Through VR

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.

Episode 107- VR To Enhance Learning Outcomes in Welding and Fabrication

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’. 

Episode 106- The Making of Nano, A VR Educational Game

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/