VR in Education

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning. Today, we're doing something a little different. Instead of speaking with someone developing or implementing immersive learning experiences, we're turning the tables on a fellow podcaster who has spent years interviewing the people shaping the world of XR. My guest today is Patrick O'Shea, host of The Versatilist podcast, where he's had a multitude of conversations with educators, researchers, and innovators exploring the possibilities of immersive learning, as part of the immersive learning research network. I'm particularly interested in what Patrick has learned from all these conversations. What patterns has he noticed? And perhaps most importantly, after hearing so many people talk about the problems they're trying to solve with immersive technology, what does he think the field itself needs to fix?  You can check out the Versalist and reach out to Patrick at https://www.immersivelrn.org/.

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning. Today we’re looking beyond the mesh and exploring whether Gaussian Splats could represent the next major shift in immersive learning. From 3D and 4D Gaussian Splatting to photorealistic spatial capture, we’ll ask whether the future of XR is less about building virtual worlds and more about capturing the real one. Joining me is XR expert and XR AI Spotlight host Gabriele Romagnoli, who has been following this evolution closely and has a unique perspective on where spatial computing may be heading. You can access Gabriele’s newsletter and tools here, https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ and https://3dgstoolfinder.xraispotlight.com/ .

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning. Today, I’m joined by Laura Lynn Gonzalez, founder of 10K Science, an immersive 3D science platform that brings complex scientific ideas to life through visualization, interaction, and AI-guided inquiry. We are going to talk about how immersive learning can support science education, where it fits within the curriculum, and how we balance direct instruction with inquiry and discovery.  You can check out 10K science here, https://10k.science/ 

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning. Today I’m joined by Dr. Kim English, a nursing educator and researcher whose work explores Indigenous health equity, anti-racist practice, and immersive learning. We’ll be focusing on her award-recognized VR simulation around Indigenous care, designed to help nursing students better understand the experiences of Indigenous Peoples within healthcare. We’ll also explore whether immersive learning can help move students beyond awareness toward meaningful changes in practice and behaviour.

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning  My guest today is someone who has actually been on the podcast before — although it has been quite a while. Evan Sitler-Bates is the CEO and co-founder of XpertVR, a Canadian immersive learning company that has gone through a really interesting evolution over the last several years. Evan first joined me back in October of 2020, along with XpertVR co-founder Drew MacNeil. At that time, our conversation was incredibly broad. A lot has happened since then. Today, XpertVR has developed a significant focus around firefighter and first-responder training through its XpertFire platform. Check out https://xpertvr.ca/.

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning. Today, we are moving beyond virtual reality to explore the creative possibilities of mixed reality with Pratik Mane, the developer behind StickmanXR. StickmanXR begins with a simple but compelling idea: draw a stick figure using the Logitech MX Ink, then watch that doodle come to life as a three-dimensional character moving through the physical world. While the concept is playful, its potential for education is significant. 

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning. Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Stuart Lane CEO of Virtual Decisions for a conversation about their work with youth. Virtual Decisions is using VR to help young people step inside realistic, high-pressure situations and explore the choices, consequences, emotions, and social influences that shape decision-making. Their work focuses on some incredibly important topics, including identity, peer influence, gangs, antisocial behaviour, reaching out for support, and knife-related scenarios.  To learn more check out, https://virtualdecisions.co.uk/

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning. Today, I am thrilled to welcome Bob Cooney to the show. Bob is one of the leading voices in the world of location-based virtual reality, sometimes called VR arcades or LBE VR. He has spent years studying, advising, and challenging this industry to think more deeply about what makes immersive experiences work, not just as entertainment, but as meaningful, memorable, and sustainable experiences. In this episode, we are going to explore an area that sits right at the intersection of our two worlds: location-based VR and education.

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning  In this episode of VR in Education, we are speaking with Devin Marble, former paramedic, communication specialist and podcaster, now Head of Enterprise Growth at ArborXR and an XR expert working at the intersection of immersive technology, workforce readiness, and scalable training. Building from his riveting TEDx talk on immersive practice, we explore why VR, AR, and MR must move beyond impressive demos and become part of a deeper learning system built around repetition, feedback, and real-world performance. 

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is being used to transform teaching and learning  Today’s episode is a special one. I’m thrilled to welcome Rob Theriault back to the show for a second time. Rob was a guest in episode 75.  Rob is an educator and thought leader in immersive learning, and today we’re talking about the launch of his new book, The Future of Education is Experiential. Rob shares insights from his own journey, including what works, what doesn’t, and how educators and leaders can thoughtfully approach immersive learning—from first experiments all the way to broader implementation. To learn more about his book, just search for “The Future of Education is Experiential”.