⊲ CBN ⊳ Indiana's Taylor University has introduced PREACH Labs, a 'pulpit simulator' designed to improve pastoral preaching skills. The program immerses pastors in a realistic church setting...
Category: Education
Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves With VR
⊲ The Guardian ⊳ A new free online platform has been launched to help people overcome their fear of public speaking through virtual reality. Created by Dr Chris Macdonald from Cambridge University,...
AI May Enhance Real Human Connections
⊲ World Economic Forum ⊳ Philip Rosedale, creator of Second Life, argues that the Metaverse's success hinges on fostering genuine human connections rather than just improving visuals. He emphasises...
Visit a Museum from Anywhere
⊲ Museums + Heritage ⊳ The University of Glasgow has launched a virtual museum dedicated to pioneering scientist Lord Kelvin as part of a £5.6m "Museums in the Metaverse" initiative. This virtual...
Meta’s “Metaversities” XR Initiative Announced
| Meta | Meta has introduced an educational beta programme for its Quest headsets in collaboration with over a dozen universities across the US, UK and EU, enabling feedback on VR and...
Training and Gaming Lunar Simulation
| Cesium | Cesium and ReEntry developers are creating a lunar simulation that fuses gaming with astronaut training, leveraging Cesium’s high-fidelity Moon terrain. This simulation lets users...
Spatial Learning – Teaching in 3D
MIT News | This article from MIT News discusses PrismsVR, a company founded by MIT alumna Anurupa Ganguly. PrismsVR develops virtual reality experiences designed to teach core concepts in math and...
RAF Cadets Gifted Simulation Software
Halldale | Lockheed Martin has donated 230 licences of its Prepar3D V6 simulation software to the UK’s RAF Air Cadet Charity (RAFAC). Valued at over £10,000, this software offers cadets immersive...
UK’s First AI-Powered Classroom
Sky News | David Game College in London is set to open the UK's first AI-taught GCSE classroom, where students will learn through AI platforms and virtual reality. The AI adapts lesson plans to...
Roblox’s Future: Expanding Beyond Gaming
Matthew Ball | Ball’s article explores how Roblox is transforming from a gaming platform into a multifaceted digital ecosystem, aiming to integrate education, virtual events, and social networking....