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Episode 351: Versatilist with Ashley Etemadi

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 32:02


In this episode, I speak with Ashley Etemadi about her work with Motiva Education (https://motivaeducation.com/).

Episode 350: 10-Year Anniversary Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 35:36


In this episode, I do something different because it's the 350th episode and the 10-year anniversary of the podcast.  If you've ever wondered about how this podcast got created and how it gets made, this should give you the answers.

Episode 349: Versatilist with Zhao Ni

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 29:53


In this episode I speak with Zhao Ni about his work "Likelihood of Leveraging Augmented Reality Technology to Promote HIV Prevention and Treatment Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Cameroon: Cross-Sectional Survey"

Episode 348: Versatilist with Kimberly Hieftje

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 31:59


In this episode I speak with Kimberly Hieftje about her work at the Yale Center for Immersive Technologies in Pediatrics (sorry about the background noise...we were trying to find a quiet place at ILRN)

Episode 347: Versatilist with Bernard Francois

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 30:15


In this episode, I speak with Bernard Francois, the Founder of PreviewLabs, about his process and work.  You can find more information about Bernard on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardfrancois/

Episode 346: Versatilist with Phani Bhargavi Pogula

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 29:23


In this episode, I speak with Phani Bhargavi Pogula about her work "Reimagining State Central Libraries: The Role of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Services."

Episode 345: Versatilist with Carl Boel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 31:03


In this episode, I speak with Carl Boel about his work "A sequencing effect of adding generative learning strategies to immersive virtual reality on middle school students' performance, intrinsic motivation, and self-efficacy."

Episode 344: Versatilist with Mousa Al-Kfairy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 31:25


In this episode, I speak with Mousa Al-Kfairy about his work "Digital Transformation of Education: An Integrated Framework for Metaverse, Blockchain, and AI-Driven Learning."

Episode 343: Versatilist with Nancy Baker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 32:25


In this episode, I speak with Nancy Baker about her work “The usability of a virtual reality augmented training program to teach goniometry to occupational therapy students."

Episode 77: Versatilist AREA #77 - This Company Puts the AR in Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 30:32


In this episode, Tim and I talk about new Samsung tech, 3D Instagram, Snapchat opening the doors to everyone, and AR archery targets.

Episode 342: Versatilist with Julia Khukalenko & Daria Khanolainen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 30:36


In this episode, I speak with Julia Khukalenko & Daria Khanolainen about their work "The use of virtual reality training to enhance empathy: software review."Julia's Information:Researcher at the University of SydneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-khukalenko/Daria's Information:Postdoctoral Researcher at the EDUCA Flagship, University of Jyväskylä, FinlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-khanolainen-phd-031992124/ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daria-Khanolainen

Episode 341: Versatilist with Renia Lopez & Daniel Shen

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 31:35


In this episode, I speak with Renia Lopez & Daniel Shen about their work "Enhancing VR Education: A TAM-Based Study on Predicting Student Engagement and Intent to Use Virtual Reality"

Episode 340: Versatilist with Lorenz Neuwirth

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 31:38


In this episode, I speak with Lorenz Neuwirth about his work "Embedding Virtual Reality Technologies as an Early Career Neuroscience Research Training Methodology Advancing Medical Research"

Episode 76: Versatilist AREA #76 - 100 Inch Displays

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 32:16


In this episode of the Versatilist AREA, Tim and I talk about whether one actually needs a 100 inch virtual monitor.

Episode 339: Versatilist with Karen Magruder and Ann Cavallo

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 32:40


In this episode, I speak with Karen Magruder and Ann Cavallo about their work "AI-Powered Education: Innovative Teaching Strategies to Elevate Student Learning."  That book can be accessed at the following link:https://uta.pressbooks.pub/aipowerededucation/

Episode 338: Versatilist with Eileen McGivney

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 34:01


In this episode, I speak with Dr. Eileen McGivney about her work "Complexity of Agency in VR Learning Environments: Exploring Associations with Interactivity, Learning Outcomes, and Affect."

Episode 337: Versatilist with Nastaran Mohammadhossein & Alex Richter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 34:43


In this episode, I speak with Nastaran Mohammadhossein & Alex Richter about their work "Navigating augmented reality: Obstacles to use and tactics to overcome them."

Episode 336: Versatilist with Daniela Olea Ibarra

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 31:07


In this episode of the Versatilist, I speak with Daniela Olea about her work "The Role of Enjoyment and Epistemic Emotions in Middle School AR Learning: A Quasi‐Experimental Field Study."1.- Journal of Computer Assisted Learning: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13652729/2025/41/22.- Chair of teaching and Learning with Digital Media TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology Technical University of Munich: https://www.edu.sot.tum.de/en/lldm/welcome/3.- Daniela Olea-Ibarra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-olea-ibarra-71344a153/https://ciie.up.edu.mx/

Episode 335: Versatilist with Lara Ditrich and Martin Lachmair

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 30:48


In this episode, I speak with Lara Ditrich and Martin Lachmair about their work "A 'front-row seat' to catastrophe: testing the effect of immersive technologies on sympathy and pro-environmental behavior in the context of rising sea levels."

Episode 334: Versatilist with Richard Oveh

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 30:15


In this episode, I speak with Richard Oveh about his work "Nigerian Indigenous Language Learning Using Augmented Reality."  Use the following links to follow Richard:orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2981-0862  email : richard.oveh@unidel.edu.nglinkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/richard-oveh-7b130041 researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard-Oveh google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=koqPmpoAAAAJ&hl=en scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57210105017 

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Episode 69: Versatilist Happy Hour #69 - Wine, Barcelona, Zombies and Workouts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 29:29


In this episode, Amy and I take a few minutes to enjoy the finer things in life.

Episode 333: Versatilist with Pei-Chun Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 30:53


In this episode, I speak with Pei-Chun Lee about her article "Crafting learning experiences: A case study of the National Palace Museum."

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Episode 75: Versatilist AREA #75 - AR Food as a Proof of Concept

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 29:19


In this episode, Tim and I talk about companies that are making AR food available as a proof of concept.

Episode 332: Versatilist with Sanzida Mojib Luna

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 32:38


In this episode I speak with Sanzida Mojib Luna about her work "Exploring Deaf And Hard of Hearing Peoples' Perspectives On Tasks In Augmented Reality: Interacting With 3D Objects And Instructional Comprehension."

Episode 331: Versatilist with Leonel Morgado & Vlasios Kasapakis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 44:23


In this episode I speak with Leonel Morgado & Vlasios Kasapakis about their work "Ancient Greek Technology: An Immersive Learning Use Case Described Using a Co-Intelligent Custom ChatGPT Assistant."

Episode 68: Versatilist Happy Hour #68 - Tasting Cake in VR

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 30:23


In this episode of the Happy Hour, Amy and I talk about the ability to taste things in XR, whether VR Casinos are trustworthy, and Sundance Film Festival entries dealing with VR.

Episode 330: Versatilist with Chi-Ming Lam

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 34:01


In this episode, I speak with Chi-Ming Lam, Acting Head & Associate Professor, Department of International Education in the Education University of Hong Kong.  We had a great conversation about his work "Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VR."

Episode 329: Versatilist with Mirko Zitti and Giorgia Pregnolato

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 37:17


In this episode, I speak with Mirko Zitti and Giorgia Pregnolato about their work "Effectiveness of Virtual Reality for Pain Management in Musculoskeletal Disorders Across Anatomical Regions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis."To connect with Mirko, use the following links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirko-zitti-834a9581/https://www.facebook.com/mirko.zitti To connect with Giorgia, use the following link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgia-pregnolato-50ba33a9 

Episode 74: Versatilist AREA #74 - High-Speed Face Tracking

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 27:22


In this episode, Tim and I talk about high-speed face tracking technologies, the $22 Billion US Army Headset Program, and AR use in branding.

Episode 328: Versatilist with Sabina Nowak and Regina Kaplan-Rakowski

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 33:20


In this episode I speak with Sabina Nowak and Regina Kaplan-Rakowski about their work "The Impact of Relaxational Virtual Reality and Video Learning Activities on Subjective Vitality in a Blended Learning Environment"

Episode 327: Versatilist with Makenzie Schroeder and Lissa Behm-Morawitz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 32:47


In this episode, I speak with Makenzie Schroeder and Lissa Behm-Morawitz about their work "Digitally curated beauty: The impact of slimming beauty filters on body image, weight loss desire, self-objectification, and anti-fat attitudes"For more information about their work, please check out the following links: Makenzie's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenzie-schroeder-21477915a/ Lissa's Google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=622gUCgAAAAJ&hl=en Here is more information on the Media & Diversity Center, in which Lissa is co-director and Makenzie is a graduate student research associate:  https://communication.missouri.edu/media-and-diversity-center Media & Diversity Center blog:  https://medium.com/@mdcmizzou Media & Diversity Center Instagram:  @mdcchat Media & Diversity Center X account:  @mdcchat

Episode 326: Versatilist with Robson Viol and Saul Delabrida

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 30:18


In this episode, I speak with Robson Viol and Saul Delabrida about their work "EduVR Collab: A tool for management immersive collaborative learning."  To read the paper, click the following link:https://journals-sol.sbc.org.br/index.php/jis/article/view/4276

Episode 66: Versatilist Happy Hour #67 - Predictions Sure to Go Wrong

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 28:58


In this episode, Amy and I talk about the predictions that folks have made about what will happen with immersive technology this year - you know, the ones that are sure to be wrong.

Episode 325: Versatilist with Chad Mourning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 28:51


In this episode, I speak with Chad Mourning about his works "Electromagnetic Goggles for NAVAID Antenna Pattern Visualization" and "3D Real-Time Augmented Reality Weather Visualizations for Aircraft Safety During Flight."

Episode 324: Versatilist with Dr. Odiase Bernard Osahon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 35:07


In this episode, I speak with Dr. Odiase Bernard Osahon about his work "Revolutionizing Experiential Marketing: Augmented Reality in Marketing, Consumer Engagement and Brand Loyalty"

Episode 323: Versatilist with Purvi Shah

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 29:26


In this episode, I speak with Dr. Purvi Shah about her work "Escape From Passive Learning: Harnessing Gamified Digital Educational Escape Rooms for Immersive Marketing Education"

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Episode 73: Versatilist AREA #73 - Really Expensive Golf Equipment

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 36:25


In this episode, Tim and I talk about navigating AR with your feet, body dysmorphia issues, and really expensive golf equipment.

Episode 72: Versatilist AREA #72 - Blockchain Powered AR Game

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 31:12


In this episode of the AREA, Tim and I talk about blockchain technology and how it can be used in AR games.  Neither of us knows what we're talking about, though.

Episode 322: Versatilist with Adrian Duncan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 38:10


In this episode, I catch up with Adrian Duncan who is doing some fantastic work using hologram technology in his library.

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Episode 321: Versatilist with Yao Huang

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 31:48


In this episode, I catch up with Yao Huang who has finished her dissertation and moved into a tenure-track position.

Episode 71: Versatilist AREA #71 - Sailing with AR Guidance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 33:55


In this episode, Tim and I talk about AR archeology and sailing.

Episode 320: Versatilist with Tatiana Chemi and Kristian Firing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 33:51


In this episode, I speak with Tatiana Chemi and Kristian Firing about their work "The Basement: Introducing the Lab."

Episode 70: Versatilist AREA #70 - Uber Eats and Cruises in a Stadium..What Will We See Next?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 23:42


In this episode, Tim and I take a tour through the newest developments in Augmented Reality.

Episode 69: Versatilist AREA #69 - AR Glasses All Over The Place

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 30:41


In this episode, Tim and I talk about some new advances in AR glasses...

Episode 319: Versatilist with Tero Kaarlele and Tomi Pitkäaho

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 29:15


In this episode, I speak with Tero Kaarlele and Tomi Pitkäaho about their work "A cross-platform-multi-user virtual training environment for waterproofing."  Here are the links and pictures we discussed.Ev battery disassembly and sorting: https://rebo.centria.fi/recirculate/Centria & FIU robotics collaboration: https://rebo.centria.fi/Samis/Recirculate web page: https://recirculate.eu/Images:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rRxW9w86IdLlZHogm-NhopwGfKeMwn7z/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HDE4NBoWErAP1FbB3T_at9CqrfMUZmwO/view?usp=drive_linkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1v7doJLjmXiv3NQ8kreQnf9s5Zk5d0geJ/view?usp=drive_link

Episode 318: Versalist with Julianna Washington

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 32:44


In this episode, I speak with Julianna Washington about her work "A Qualitative Comparison of Mathematics Teachers' and Students' Experiences in a Virtual Reality Algebra Application."

Episode 68: Versatilist AREA #68 - Catching Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 34:12


In this episode, Tim and I talk about the various AR apps that Tim used while traveling after the ILRN conference.

Episode 317: Versatilist with Georgie Qiao Jin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 29:17


In this episode, I speak with Georgie Qiao Jin about her work "Is Your Family Ready for VR? Ethical Concerns and Considerations in Children's VR Usage" 

Episode 316: Versatilis with Elisa Serrano & Peter Mozelius

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 43:19


In this episode, I speak with Elisa Serrano & Peter Mozelius about their work "Design of Virtual Reality Environments to Support Learning in History  Education"

Episode 315: Versatilist with Chih-Pu Dai

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 30:51


In this episode, I speak with Chih-Pu Dai about his work "Preservice Teacher Learning in Virtual Reality Simulation with Artificial Intelligence-Powered Virtual Students: Emotions and Teacher Talk Patterns"

Episode 314: Versatilist with Lorna Massov and Brian Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 36:05


In this episode, I speak with Lorna Massov and Brian Robinson about their work "'Giving birth on a beach': Women's experiences of using virtual reality in labour."  It was a fascinating discussion about a really exciting use for VR.  For more information, read more of their work:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0304349https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ajo.13591

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