VR in Education

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.  

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. 

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/.

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.

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/.

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/.

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/.

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/ .

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. 

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!