Science poses a challenge in capturing kids’ interest, exacerbated by the high cost of materials. This is where Labster steps in, gamifying the experience through digital labs while imparting life skills. Julie: Greetings to the XR for Learning Podcast. I’m Julie Smithson, and today I’m joined by Michael Bodekaer Jensen from Labster. Michael is a …

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One of the primary challenges organizations face when adopting new technology is securing funding. In this special two-part episode, Julie engages in a conversation with Victoria Yampolsky, the founder of The Startup Station, discussing the intricacies of budget planning for both optimal and worst-case scenarios. Julie: Greetings, everyone. I’m Julie Smithson, your XR for Learning …

Forecasting for Innovation Part 1 – Preparing for the Worst, with The Startup Station’s Victoria Yampolsky Read More »

Julie: Greetings, everyone, and welcome back to the XR for Learning podcast. I’m Julie Smithson, your host. Today marks Part 2 of our discussion with Victoria Yampolsky on forecasting for innovation through the execution roadmap. Victoria, the founder and president of The Startup Station, is dedicated to supporting founders in achieving success and securing funding …

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When we immerse ourselves more deeply in XR, it positively impacts our leadership, management, and learning skills. This, in turn, enhances our connections and well-being in the real world. In today’s episode, our guest, Caitlin Krause, an author and XR designer, specializes in the importance of presence. Caitlin authored “The Importance of Presence” chapter in …

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Teaching a language becomes more accessible when sharing physical space with students, leveraging human interaction and body language to enhance lessons. With the advent of virtual reality (VR), Michael McDonald, today’s guest, demonstrates the ability to teach students in Norway remotely from his headquarters in Italy. Julie: Welcome, everyone, to the XR for Learning podcast. …

Learning Languages Online Using Virtual Watermelons, with Gold Lotus’ Michael McDonald Read More »