In a classroom, a silent narrative unfolds: 20% are eager 'thinkers', but what about the 'un-thinkers' - the Slacker, Mimic, and Staller? Each presents a unique educational challenge. Can Virtual Reality re-engage these students? Research by Dr. Peter Liljedahl suggests it can.

From Spider-Man comics to VR:Both transformed my world but remain underappreciated in education. Comics sparked my love for reading;VR's potential in learning is immense. It's time to recognize their value beyond entertainment, embracing their power to engage and educate all ages

Building a house? In DiscoveryLearning, you're on your own, inefficiencies. With Explicit Instruction,an expert guides steps,laying a solid foundation for future innovation.Virtual worlds?A perfect stage for Explicit Instr: clear goals,interactive 3D models, & immersive feedback.

🎙️ Dive into the future of learning with our latest 'VR in Education' podcast episode! 🌟 Special guest Nick Shackleton-Jones explores the connection between learning & our affective domain and discusses the transformative role of #VR in education podbean.com/eas/pb-vdnuc-1…

Step into a virtual realm where YOU shape the narrative! Welcome to 'Choose Your Own Adventure' in virtual worlds—be the author of your epic saga!

Engagement, Context, Emotion.

With ChatGPT, create your own CYOA! And put them in a virtual world, youtu.be/cRMxs-gpAuM

What if,U Just visited a pottery market and were inspired to master the craft? After a few days you suck.Why?Effective learning needs more than enthusiasm. Adopt 3 science-backed practice strategies: Spaced it Out ,Vary the Type,and Practice in Context. VR can help meet all these

Goodbye, chalk & talk, hello immersive VR classrooms! 🎓 With VR, teachers become tour guides in 3D worlds, making complex ideas easier to grasp. Learning goes from one-way streets to multi-directional highways, and students shift from passive listening to active doing.

'Education in VR is on the rise, but it's a double-edged sword. While platforms like #Roblox and #VRChat offer new ways to learn, they lack the structured, safe environment provided by traditional settings. Expert oversight is key to ensure quality and safety. 🎓🕶️ #EdTech '

Immersive learning via Virtual Worlds/VirtualReality is no fad—it's a game-changer for education! Benefits? Enhanced engagement, deeper understanding & better retention.
Excited to unveil a year's work: 55+ Info Posters connecting VR to learning science. drive.google.com/drive/folders/…

Ever tried to teach something that's more 'feel' than formula?That's Tacit Knowledge-skills deeply personal & rooted in experience. It's like trying to bottle intuition! Think of teaching it as alchemy,not just the gold but the journey matters. And,VR can give us Alchemtic powers

Unlocking learning through space! Spatial learning empowers kids to problem-solve and think critically using their surroundings. Exciting times ahead as we explore limitless 360-degree stories with our new cameras 🌍📸 Get ready for immersive, multi-sensory adventures! 🚀

Prefer routine or variety?Humans often choose routine due to comfort and ease. Familiarity reduces cognitive effort and risk,forming emotional bonds. This applies to teaching too!Instead of traditional methods,why not engage students with immersive experiences for better learning

Looking forward to sharing my thoughts at this event on Friday.

'Ever endured a painfully dull adult training session? 🙄 Let's keep this in mind as a new school year starts. Adults bring heaps of life experience, jam-packed schedules, and a hunger to apply what they learn. They're the perfect fit for VR education! 🎓🌟 #AdultLearning

Just released: Episode 100 is here! 🎉🎙️ Grateful and thrilled to reach this milestone. Had an incredible chat with adammangana diving into the incredible world of scaling schooling and education through VR. Tune in! #Podcast #VREducation #Episode100 cfrehlich.podbean.com/e/episode-100-…

Have you ever had to teach something?  Easy right? 

Find the information you need to deliver, review it, and deliver it! Not really.

There is a tug of war in regard to the many competing factors that determine an excellent learning journey.  Here are a few:

Have you ever been to a Museum?  How did you move about and explore the content and space? The Scholar is totally engrossed in the experience. The Stoller is mildly interested in the content. The Streaker moves quickly through stations and exhibits. So how can we support them?

There are so many things to learn when trying to lead VR in education. We get 3D assets from stores like Sketchfab. Avatars are 'T' shaped with their arms sticking up. Learning how to adjust the positions of the body in Blender is known as 'Rigging'. youtu.be/42nX2W84kyE

How can we improve a students ability to thinking deeper about information?

While VR can be a powerful learning tool to teach contextual relevant content through active learning journeys, it requires patience and forethought. VR is not as simple as signing a book out of the library and the learning journey begins immediately.  Here are 5 tips.