In a thought-provoking discussion, Nancy, our virtual cohost, returns to the show to join host Mike Palmer and our Founding CoHosts Dan Strafford and Brandon Jones. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including building rapport in the age of AI, the rapid evolution of virtual assistants, and the potential applications and ethics concerns … Read more
As freshmen at the University of Miami, students have the chance to experience running out of the tunnel with the football team, exploring the Lowe Art Museum, taking a glassblowing class, or paddling through the mangroves, all from the comfort of their own homes. The UMverse, a new virtual reality application created for incoming students, … Read more
This story originally appeared on the University of Georgia’s site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In the United States, English is … Read more
Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has selected ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in educational virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology, to bring innovative immersive learning experiences to students. With over 16,000 ClassVR headsets in use, this partnership supports Los Angeles Unified’s Instructional Technology Initiative and aims to give … Read more
Welcome to Garden City School, perhaps an unsuspecting place for a radical leap forward in what school can be. By: Nathan Strenge In the heart of Cranston, Rhode Island, Garden City School is redefining what it means to attend a public school. At the heart of this transformation is a commitment to meet the diverse … Read more
In this episode of Trending in Education, we delve into the exciting world of immersive learning with Josh Reibel, CEO of Dreamscape Learn. We explore how virtual reality and cinematic storytelling are transforming education, especially in STEM fields. Josh shares insights on Dreamscape Learn’s innovative approach, which combines Hollywood-style narratives with rigorous academic content to … Read more
It may just be a coincidence in timing, but this powerful documentary is being released at a time when there is a heated debate about children’s use of smartphones and social media. While it is concerning how tech companies aim to addict and exploit young minds, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin presents a compelling argument … Read more
Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) has been honored as a 2024 Cognia™ School of Distinction, recognizing the school’s excellence in education and service to learners. Out of over 1,900 institutions reviewed worldwide, IDVA was selected as one of the 60 Schools and Systems of Distinction. IDVA is an accredited, full-time online public school serving students in … Read more