VR in Education

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Episode 179: Beyond the Mesh: Are Gaussian Splats the...

VR in Education ·

2026/09/22

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

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Episode 178- Beyond the Textbook: Immersive Science...

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2026/09/03

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

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35:02

Episode 177- Beyond Awareness: Using VR to Transform...

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2026/08/28

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

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50:56

Episode 176-From VR for Everything to XpertFire

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2026/08/17

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

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31:10

Episode 175-From Doodle to Discovery with StickmanXR

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2026/08/06

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

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Episode 174-Virtual Decisions-Practising the Pause:...

VR in Education ·

2026/07/06

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

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Episode 173-Beyond the VR Arcade: Can Location-Based...

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2026/06/08

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

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Episode 172-From VR Demos to Real Practice: The...

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2026/06/01

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,

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Episode 171-Getting XR Right: From Pedagogy to Practice

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2026/05/13

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,

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42:38

Episode 170-Beyond the Headsets: Running a VR Lab...

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2026/04/27

Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is used to transform teaching and learning.In today’s episode, we are joined by Jamie Giarraputo, who runs a busy and highly active VR lab at South Thames College. Jamie has been sharing short, practical insights from his day-to-day work, giving a rare look into what it actually takes to run VR sessions at scale. In this conversation, we move beyond the idea of VR as a tool and get into the systems behind

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Episode 169-What Makes Quality Immersive VR? Moving...

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2026/04/08

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.Today’s conversation gets right to the heart of a question many educators are wrestling with: What actually makes immersive learning high quality? It is one thing to put students into a headset. It is another thing entirely to ensure that what happens inside that experience is aligned, intentional, and impactful. I am thrilled to be joined by Dr

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Episode 168-From Isolation to Connection: What...

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2026/04/08

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality is transforming teaching, learning and our everyday lives. Today I’m joined by Colin Pudsey, Founder of SilVR Adventures. Through his work with SilVR Adventures, Colin has focused on creating meaningful, shared experiences for older adults, helping to spark connection, memory, and engagement. In this conversation, we explore what educators can learn from that work, especially when it comes

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Episode 167-Immersion vs Accessibility: Where Does...

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2026/03/23

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality can enhance teaching and learning.VR has opened up powerful possibilities by placing learners inside experiences. But today, we are exploring a different angle. What happens when you remove the headset? In this episode, I am joined by Greg Fodor, creator of PortalVR, a tool that streams VR experiences directly into a browser so users can interact without wearing a headset. It promises

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Episode 166-VR Without the IT Headache: Managed...

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2026/03/04

Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education, where we explore how virtual reality can enhance teaching and learning. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a side of immersive learning that doesn’t always get the spotlight but determines whether VR succeeds or stalls in schools. It’s one thing to design a powerful virtual experience. It’s another to deploy, manage, and sustain the technology that makes that experience possible.I’m joined by Laura Piza, COO and Co-Founder

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37:08

Episode 165-The Immersive Learning Event Playbook:...

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2026/01/21

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 I’m joined by Jay Schnoor, CEO of VEDX. Jay has worked closely with educators and immersive learning teams around the world, and in this episode we’re talking about what actually drives adoption—events, conversations, and the moments that move people from curiosity to action.

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Episode 164- When VR Makes Us Care: Immersive...

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2026/01/21

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, we’re exploring the power of immersive storytelling and what it means to use VR not just to inform, but to help people truly care. I’m joined by two guests—Ryan D’Souza, a human rights advocate and immersive storytelling producer, and Thikran Mato, a Yazidi genocide survivor who has been deeply involved

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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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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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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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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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