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VR in Education

VR in Education will provide tips and explore topics related to using immersive Virtual Reality in the classroom.

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Episode 163-VR is Not Dead with Melinda Cuilty

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2026/01/07

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we dive into how virtual reality is being used for teaching and learning in real, practical, and meaningful ways. Today’s conversation tackles a big question in immersive learning right now: while some voices are saying “VR is dead,” what does it actually look like when VR is done well and scaled with intention? To help us unpack this, I’m thrilled to be joined by Melinda Cuilty from New Mexico State University. Melinda

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37:44

Episode 162-Finding Your Voice in VR: Learning,...

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2025/12/16

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore the use of VR for teaching and learning.Today I’m joined by Aaron Sorrels, founder and world creator of The Soapstone Comedy Club, to talk about the recent launch of Soapstone Comedy – Heckler’s Bay in Meta Horizon worlds. We’ll explore how this social VR space supports confidence, communication, and skill development for teens and young adults, and what educators can learn from its approach to safety, avatars,

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38:21

Episode 161-Scaling Immersive Learning: Inside the...

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2025/12/15

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how VR is being used for teaching and learning. Today we’re talking about one of the most important challenges in immersive learning: how to scale VR beyond a single demo or one-off experience. Joining me is Dwayne Melcher, CEO of Melcher Studios, the team behind the innovative VR Hub — a growing library of job-role simulations, safety modules, and career exploration experiences designed to help institutions

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37:41

Episode 160-From Cubism to Laser Dance: The Art of...

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2025/10/29

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education.In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to reconnect with a returning guest — Thomas Van Bouwel, the creative mind behind one of VR’s most elegant puzzle experiences, Cubism. Last time Thomas joined us, we explored how Cubism invited players into a meditative world of calm, spatial problem-solving. Today, he’s back with something completely different — Laser Dance, a new mixed-reality experience that turns your physical room into a

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51:49

Episode 159- Preventing the Shiny New Toy Syndrome in...

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2025/10/14

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning around the world.In today’s episode, we’re joined by Tyler Heaton, Research & Industry Liaison at Lethbridge Polytechnic. We’ll be talking about how to avoid the “shiny toy syndrome” when it comes to immersive technologies—ensuring that schools and institutions don’t just chase novelty, but instead focus on meaningful and sustainable integration

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43:05

Episode 158-Creating Meaningful Learning Through VR...

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2025/10/09

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of VR in Education. Today we’re diving into the world of educational game design in VR with a truly exciting guest. Joining me is Jeff Rayner, Founder and CEO of MXTreality and Drivers of Tomorrow, and one of the creative minds behind Europa Prime.Europa Prime is a VR game set on one of Jupiter’s moons, where players uncover mysteries, restore systems, and engage in problem solving across a wide range of environments—from microbial labs to

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39:53

Episode 157- Evolving Empathy: How Body Swaps Is...

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2025/10/06

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning Today we’re reconnecting with someone I first spoke to five years ago — back when his company was just getting started. In 2020, I had the pleasure of interviewing Christophe Mallet, co-founder of Bodyswaps, a pioneering platform using VR to help people practice and improve their soft skills. At the time, Bodyswaps was at the beginning of its journey,

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34:59

Episode 156- Intergenerational Learning in Immersive...

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2025/10/03

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of VR in Education. Today we’re diving into a fascinating topic at the intersection of immersive technology and human connection: how VR, can be used to bring different generations closer together.Our guest is Beck Stewart, a PhD researcher at the University of South Australia and an affiliate member of the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments. Beck has an interdisciplinary background in digital immersive media and

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45:37

Episode 155- Making Immersive Learning Work:...

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2025/09/12

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning around the world.Today we’re excited to have Professor Gary Burnett from Loughborough University back to the show. Gary was on the podcast in 2023. Gary’s research spans some of the most exciting—and challenging—frontiers in immersive education. We’ll dive into his work on using VR mazes to transform teamwork and leadership skills, explore his

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39:13

Episode 154- Teacher Competency in Virtual Worlds

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2025/07/23

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning around the world.In today’s episode, we’re honoured to welcome Dr. Kim Abel, Head of School at Optima Academy Online—one of the leading institutions pioneering fully immersive education. We’ll be diving into what it takes to teach effectively in a virtual world, exploring how teacher competencies shift when the classroom is no longer bound by four

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44:36

Episode 153- Healing with Headsets: Vizmoo’s VR...

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2025/07/17

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning around the world.In today’s episode, we’re honored to welcome Michael Stauffer, CEO of Vizmoo, an innovative company using VR movement therapy to help neurodiverse individuals grow, heal, and thrive. Michael and his team are behind Groove Catcher Tx, a rhythm-based VR experience that blends music, dance, and visual engagement to support clients with

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52:38

Episode 152-Unlocking Potential: VR Education for...

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2025/07/08

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning around the world.In today’s episode, we’re honored to welcome Diana Njeri, Associate Director of the Africa VR Campus and Center, and Paul Waiyaki, CEO of the Africa VR Campus. Their work is a shining example of how purposeful technology can empower youth, especially young women in rural Kenya, to imagine—and build—a future beyond the limitations

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58:49

Episode 151- What Really Moves Learning? A 3DOF vs....

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2025/07/08

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today’s episode is a little different—in the best way. We're diving into a timely and important conversation about the role of 3DOF versus 6DOF headsets in education. It’s a topic that often sparks strong opinions, and we’re thrilled to have someone who brings a fresh, thoughtful, and even contrarian perspective to the table. Joining me is Dave

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49:51

Episode 150- How Virtulane is Rising Above in a...

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2025/06/27

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. We’re thrilled to welcome Richard Lane, the founder and visionary behind Virtulane—an innovative immersive learning company based in Australia. Richard brings a unique blend of educational insight, and deep tech expertise to the world of virtual reality. Under his leadership, Virtulane has been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in immersive

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38:52

Episode 149- Training Teachers Using VR Simulation...

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2025/06/20

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning.We’re thrilled to welcome back Adrian Moise, CEO of Aequilibrium. Adrian and his team continue to push the boundaries of immersive learning, and today we’re diving into one of their most promising projects yet—a collaboration with the University of Ottawa to design and deploy a VR classroom simulator that’s changing how we train teachers. Check out

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45:51

Episode 148- Bridging the Digital Divide: VR, Equity,...

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2025/06/18

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today we’re diving into a conversation that sits at the crossroads of equity, innovation, and student empowerment. Our guest is Michael Avis, a passionate educator, thought leader, and ambassador for Bodyswaps, who’s making waves in the world of immersive learning. Michael’s work focuses on bringing high-impact virtual reality experiences to schools

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43:10

Episode 147-Immersive Learning for Every Student:...

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2025/05/12

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning.Today’s guests are Dr. Jason Rogers, Head of School for Rundle College Society, and John Wolf, Principal of Rundle Studio. These visionary leaders are reimagining education through the lens of immersive technology, pioneering the use of virtual reality to support students with diverse and complex learning needs. At Rundle Studio—an innovative online

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52:57

Episode 146-Micro-learning and VR with Andrew Sedillo

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2025/04/24

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning.Today’s guest is Andrew Sedillo, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at NMSU Global Campus. Andrew is a forward-thinking instructional design leader who’s redefining how we teach and learn using VR, AI, and microlearning. From crafting immersive, learner-centered courses to empowering educators with practical, hands-on VR

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31:08

Episode 145- The Literate Self: Dyslexia, Identity,...

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2025/04/17

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today, we’re diving into a powerful intersection of immersive technology and inclusive education. Our guest is Dr. Aurelia O’Neil—an instructional designer, XR researcher, and expert in dyslexia. Her work explores how immersive virtual reality can support learners with dyslexia, not just by improving literacy skills, but by enhancing motivation,

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38:14

Episode 144-Immersive Judgment: The Promise and...

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2025/04/14

Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching and learning. Today’s guest is Dr. Christine Heid, a nurse educator, Nursing Simulation Specialist @ UbiSim, healthcare advocate, and creator of the Heid ATE Guide for Clinical Teaching and Learning. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Heid has been at the forefront of rethinking how we prepare nurses for the realities of clinical practice—through strategic

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