Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

Reimagining Education Experiences with VR with Josh Reibel


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In this episode of Trending in Education, we dive into the exciting world of immersive learning with Josh Reibel, CEO of Dreamscape Learn. We explore how virtual reality and cinematic storytelling are revolutionizing education, particularly in STEM fields. Josh shares insights on Dreamscape Learn's innovative approach, which combines Hollywood-style narratives with rigorous academic content to create engaging, interactive learning experiences.


We discuss the company's origins, its collaboration with Arizona State University, and the impressive results they've seen in student engagement and performance. Josh explains how their VR experiences work, from asynchronous biology labs to synchronous classroom sessions, and how they're addressing scalability challenges.


Throughout the conversation, we touch on various topics including:

  • The process of creating immersive learning content
  • The impact of avatar-based interactions on student participation
  • The potential applications of generative AI in their platform
  • The importance of maintaining academic rigor while leveraging entertainment techniques

  • Key takeaways from the episode include:


    1. Immersive learning experiences can significantly increase student engagement and success rates, particularly in challenging STEM courses.
    2. The combination of Hollywood storytelling techniques and academic content creates a powerful tool for capturing and maintaining student attention.
    3. While creating high-quality immersive content is complex, there's growing potential for educators to develop their own experiences using accessible tools.

    4. We conclude with Josh's insights on innovation in education technology and his vision for the future of learning spaces as "departure hubs" rather than isolated classrooms.


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