Bonus: How VR is Transforming Digital Education

Virtual reality is creating new opportunities for higher education to deliver immersive, hands-on learning experiences—even for students learning entirely online. Andrew Sedillo , Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at New Mexico State University Global Campus , joins the podcast to discuss how the university built its metaversity initiative, from creating a digital twin of campus to integrating VR simulations into courses across disciplines.

Andrew shares how immersive learning can help students practice real-world skills through experiences like crime scene investigations, classroom teaching, and hotel fire safety scenarios. He also explains what it takes to scale VR successfully, including leveraging faculty champions, dedicated student support, and thoughtful investment with external partners like Logitech .

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