Recently, I had the opportunity to try out a new collection of STEM-centered virtual reality learning experiences, Xennial Digital‘s XDVR Learning Portal. The Learning Portal contains roughly 10 different VR experiences touching upon topics across physics, chemistry, and biology. All of the learning experiences have some form of built-in tutorial that new users can follow but […]

Written by Kristy Andrews. We’ve previously discussed the various ways virtual reality (VR) can potentially change the face of education at different levels and areas of expertise. Of the many fields this technology is disrupting, medical training is one of the most exciting in terms of application and adoption. Whether or not you believe in the potential […]

This past year, I and Dr. Joey Lee published a short literature review on the educational potential of virtual reality. In the paper, we discuss how VR can play a unique role in addressing certain educational challenges. We look at the affordances of VR and how they can be used to support diverse learners. The […]

From the creators of the Inanimate Alice interactive story series comes a new foray into the VR world. Perpetual Nomads is an immersive and visually impressive short story that contains great potential for discussions on technology and human behavior. The entire experience takes about half an hour to complete and could easily be used in schools. While […]

Written by JungYeon Choe. Edited by Elliot Hu-Au. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1 out of every 68 school-age child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (CDC, 2016). In the United States, more than 3.5 million American live with this disorder (Buescher et al, 2014). Developing effective treatments is difficult […]