VR in Education

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.

Episode 97- VR to Educate People about The Earth

Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are so fortunate to talk to Dr. Louise Edwards about vr content creation.  She has her PhD in Earth Science and has climbed many volcanoes.  Dr. Edwards has taught high school, conducted research, and developed strong skills in unity for VR development.  But, probably the most poignant part of her biography is that she has started a VR consulting company called DredwardsVR Consulting that helps people build a profound relationship with the planet through VR.  You can check out her work at https://foundinthefjords.org/

Episode 96- Revisting Content Creation in VR

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are so fortunate to talk to Emilie Joly and Kwaku Aning.  Emilie has been on the show before and is one of our most listened-to episodes.  She is the CEO of a VR content creation application called Zoe.  Kwaku Aning is an educator, connector, deep thinker and VR pioneer, who has a wealth of experience working with students and teachers on VR content creation and design thinking.

Episode 95- The struggles to Scale VR in a School

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are on a mission to understand more about how easy or difficult it is to scale up the use of VR and immersive learning in a school. Today on the show we have Jason Ward.  Jason is High School Chemistry Teacher, Educational Technologist, EdD Candidate, Screenwriter and has been working hard to get immersive VR into his school just outside Boston.  You can reach Jason on twitter @jasonwardtech.

Episode 94- VR for Immersive Learning with Monica Arés

Hello everyone.  Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.  In today’s episode,  we are on a mission to unpack more layers of immersive learning. Monica Arés is an expert in Immersive Learning.  As a Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna, former math educator, curriculum developer, and planetarium director, Monica is at the forefront of how emerging technology like VR can be used to enhance learning.  We are excited to have her on the show today.  You can connect with Monica at https://www.monicaares.com/.