Vr In Education

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.

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

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. 

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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’. 

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/

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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

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/.

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/

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.

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/

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.

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.