POLKcast: Learning in virtual reality

Season 6 • Episode 3

 

 

 

In this episode of POLKcast,  host Jarrod Jones sits down with Brandon Amato, Simulation Lab Program Specialist at Polk State College, for a fun and insightful conversation about the growing role of virtual reality in education. They explore how immersive technologies like virtual reality(VR) and augmented reality (AR) are transforming learning experiences, from interactive simulations in nursing and engineering to virtual field trips using apps like National Geographic Explore.

Amato shares how Polk State ended up with 120 VR headsets, how they’re being integrated into classrooms and libraries and the potential for cost-saving, hands-on learning across disciplines. The discussion highlights the accessibility of VR for students and faculty, addressing common fears and emphasizing how simple it is to get started. With national spending on educational VR projected to grow into the billions, this episode dives into what the future could look like at Polk State, and how instructors can start experimenting today.

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