VR in Education

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/

Episode 105-Using VR to Tackle Rigorous Curriculum

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.

Episode 104- Understanding Generative Ai for Immersive Learning at Talespin

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.

Episode 103- Learning, VR and Feelings with Nick Shackleton-Jones

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”.

Episode 102-Synchronous Language Learning in 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 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.

Episode 101-VR to Future-proof Students

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

Episode 100- Scaling a Virtual Reality Charter School

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/.

Episode 99- VR to Educate Law Students

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/

Episode 98- Is VR Here to Stay in Education?

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.