The Eduverse Enigma

Welcome back to The Eduverse Enigma Podcast. This week we are chatting with special guest, Michael Carter. Join us as we dive into topics ranging from the future of the Eduverse, how VR is being used in schools today, how to convince colleagues and decision-makers to give VR a try and so much more! Learn more about Michael at the following links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcarter2013/...

Welcome back to The Eduverse Enigma Podcast. This week we are chatting with special guest, Hugo Gatsby, co-founder of Stradea Design Labs and Facilitator at Deloitte. In this episode we’ll be diving into the concept of time and life, the importance of creativity and exploring who you are, and insightful life stories. You won't want to miss it! About Hugo: Hugo is an award-winning designer, hav...

Welcome back to The Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with XpertVR’s very own, Marvin Del Mundo, the head of marketing here at XpertVR. This episode we’ll be grading our top 6 collaborative VR Platforms, including Engage, Spatial, Rec Room, Remio, Horizon Workrooms, and VRchat. You won't want to miss it! About Marvin: Marvin Del Mundo is the Content Marketing Manager at XpertV...

Welcome back to The Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with XpertVR’s very own, Mustafa Kirgul, a simulation developer here at XpertVR. In this episode we’ll be diving into programming simulations, the vast world of game design, and the future of VR and education. You won't want to miss it! About Mustafa: Mustafa Kirgul, also known as "Mu", is a highly skilled Simulat...

Welcome back to The Eduverse Enigma Podcast. This week we are chatting with Special guest, Tony Bevilacqua, the CEO and Founder of Cognitive3D. In this episode we’ll be diving into data privacy and ownership, the evolution of Cognitive3D, and VR in education. You won't want to miss it! About Tony: Tony Bevilacqua is an accomplished entrepreneur and visionary leader renowned for his expertise i...

Welcome back to The Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with XpertVR’s very own, Tori Howell, a 3D artist here at XpertVR. This episode we’ll be diving into XpertVR’s team culture, 3D art in VR and XR, and LARPing in a virtual world. You won't want to miss it! About Tori: Tori Howell is an accomplished 3D artist at XpertVR, bringing a wealth of expertise and creativity to the wo...

Welcome back to The Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with XpertVR’s very own, Chris Rosati, the lead technical artist here at XpertVR. This episode we’ll be diving into XpertVR’s training simulations, the vast world of shaders, and the future of VR technology and the Metaverse. You won't want to miss it! About Chris: Chris Rosati is a talented and driven individual who has ma...

Welcome back to the 12th episode of the Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with special guest, Justin Kosek, an innovation coach at West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. This episode we’ll be diving into VR in K-12 schools, overcoming the barriers of VR in learning, and how we can make education more student focused. You won't want to miss it! About Justin: Justin Kosek is...

Welcome back to the 11th episode of The Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with XpertVR’s very own CEO and cofounder, Evan Sitler-Bates. This episode we’ll be diving into the Xpert Xplorer and answer all of the questions we’ve been asked about the bus. What is the Xpert Xplorer? The Xpert Xplorer is a school bus that CEO, Evan Sitler-Bates will transform into a mobile home, a podca...

Welcome back to the 10th episode of The Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with XpertVR’s very own cofounders, Evan Sitler-Bates and Drew MacNeil. This episode we’ll be diving into all things Game Jam and learn more about a friendly yet spicy competition between the two XpertVR cofounders. You won't want to miss it! Game Jam 2023: XpertVR takes its passion for game development...

Welcome back to the 9th episode of The Eduverse Enigma Podcast. This week's special guest is Craig Frehlich, a VR consultant teaching at the Mulgrave School. This episode we’ll be diving into education in the 21st century, The latest VR and AI technologies, and how robot teachers are taking over. You won't want to miss it! About Craig: Craig Frehlich is an education expert with a passion f...

Welcome back to the 8th episode of The Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with XpertVR’s newest partner, Robb Hartlen, a retired officer and the founder of Overwatch Specialty Service. This episode we’ll be diving into law enforcement and police training, VR technology and how it's impacting learning, and a daily dose of Star Wars interesting facts. You won't want to miss i...

Welcome back to the 7th episode Eduverse Enigma podcast. For the first time in-person, this week we are chatting with special guest Mohi Sanisel, The programs manager at The DMZ. This episode we’ll be diving into entrepreneurship, the startup journey, educational accessibility around the world, and how AI technology is changing the game. You wont want to miss it! About Mohi: Mohi was born in the e...

Welcome back to the Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with XpertVR’s very own, David stark, head of sales and marketing manager Marvin Del Mundo. This episode we’ll be diving into a variety of AI tools used by the team, AI within the education system, and the overall impact of technology and where its headed in the future! About Dave: Dave is an outgoing and enthusiastic leader wi...

Welcome back to the Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with special guests Angeline King and Michele O’Brien, the Indigenous studies coordinator at Georgian College. In this episode we’ll be diving into the Indigenous culture and language, VR tools for language preservation, and the importance of experiential learning, especially for indigenous learners. Michele O'Brien is an e...

Welcome back to the Eduverse Enigma podcast. This week we are chatting with special guest Rob Theriault, the Immersive Technology Manager at Georgian College. This episode we’ll be diving into new technologies impacting the education space, soft skills you can learn in VR, and the best VR programs for student learning. You wont want to miss it! Rob Theriault is a seasoned consultant, executive coa...

Michael's Bio: Michael has been involved in the educational field for over twenty years and has taught at the primary, secondary, college, and university levels both domestically and internationally. He is an avid learner and is constantly looking to explore innovative teaching methodologies. Michael's passion for community, education, equity, and technology has led him to work towards creating au...

Carrie Purcell is an experienced educator, technology enthusiast, and metaverse expert. She co-founded Adatpika, an award-winning VR gaming company that creates virtual worlds and experiences, and speaks and writes broadly about XR. Carrie is also the host of The Meta-Versed podcast and the founder of InsightResearch.tech, where her team stays current on emerging technologies R&D.  Curren...

Dr. Hutson is a highly accomplished academic leader, researcher, and consultant with expertise in the areas of art history, visual culture, and XR technologies. He earned his BA in Art from the University of Tulsa, an MA in Art History from Southern Methodist University, and a PhD in Art History from the University of Maryland, College Park. Currently, he serves as the Department Head of Art Histo...