Episode 147-Immersive Learning for Every Student: Rundle Studio’s VR Revolution
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 school for grades 7–12 students with diagnosed learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, or gifted learning profiles—Jason and John are championing a bold new model. By integrating VR and immersive environments into their pedagogy, they’re not only boosting engagement but helping students grasp abstract concepts in ways that traditional classrooms often can’t.
Their work is reshaping what inclusive, personalized education can look like in a digital age—and setting a powerful example for schools everywhere.
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Episode 146-Micro-learning and VR with Andrew Sedillo
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 design strategies, his work is shaping the future of education in the metaverse.
Want to go deeper? Listeners can access Andrew’s course on designing instructional experiences in the metaverse and get $50 off with this code: VREDU2025
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Episode 145- The Literate Self: Dyslexia, Identity, and Immersive VR
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, emotional connection, and self-efficacy through carefully designed experiences
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Episode 144-Immersive Judgment: The Promise and Provocation of VR in Nursing
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 teaching, simulation, and now immersive technology.
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Episode 143: From Holodecks to Classrooms – Chris Madsen on the Power of Virtual Worlds
In this episode of VR in Education, I sit down with Chris Madsen, Senior Sales Engineer at EngageXR and a longtime innovator in the immersive learning space. We explore how virtual reality is revolutionizing education—from creating powerful moments of presence and agency to designing full learning environments without a single line of code.
Chris shares EngageXR’s journey from its roots in education to its current role as a Swiss army knife for virtual collaboration. We discuss intuitive design tools, AI-driven avatars, cultural storytelling in VR, and new features like the Logitech MX Ink pen and the Drawpad system—game-changers for educators looking to enhance student interaction.
Whether you’re new to VR or already building virtual worlds, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical tips from one of the field’s most respected voices.
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