🇨🇦 Rob Theriault
edtechmedic.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault
@edtechmedic.bsky.social
🌎EdTech leader, Author, Researcher, #UBCMET alumnus, retired paramedic, Nextant Global Educator Award🏆, Exploring the intersection of XR & AI in education #VirtualReality #EdTech #AI #ClimateActivist
Very insightful Alvin Wang Graylin! Thanks for sharing.
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U.S. AI policies and controls are making Chinese AI Stronger| Alvin W. Graylin| Episode1
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Re-imagining textbooks: learnyourway.withgoogle.com
Learn Your Way
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November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Study: "Awe is a potent emotion due to its ability to trigger trans- formative psychological change. Leveraging self-transcendence. Awe increases prosocial motivations and behaviors..." link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Underwater virtual reality for awe, ocean connectedness, and pro-environmental behavior: a randomized controlled trial - Sustainability Science
As the ocean’s capacity to sustain human and planetary health is increasingly jeopardized by anthropogenic stressors, there is an urgent need for the widespread adoption of pro-environmental behaviors...
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November 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Another successful “Take your kid to work day“ at the Bruce Power Visitor Center. We were showcasing the digital twin of Bruce Power that we created two years ago. Bruce Power was also showcasing virtual reality crane operation and welding.
November 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"VR simulation training significantly boosts earthquake preparedness knowledge and practical response skills among rural Indonesian volunteers, with enduring benefits."
www.jmir.org/2025/1/e74108 #EmergencyPreparedness #VirtualReality #simulation
The Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation Training on Earthquake Preparedness Knowledge and Practices Among Rural Volunteers in Indonesia: Quasi-Experimental Repeated-Measures Study
Background: Natural and human-made disasters, particularly earthquakes, threaten global sustainable development, causing significant loss of life, displacement, and economic damage. Indonesia, located...
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November 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Interesting read - So long, SaaS: Why AI spells the end of per-seat software licenses. "We're on the cusp of an industry where software companies need to sell outcomes, not licenses" Thanks @ambermac.bsky.social for the link.

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So long, SaaS: Why AI spells the end of per-seat software licenses - and what comes next
The AI surge is forcing application vendors to restructure how they deliver and charge for solutions. Software companies will need to sell outcomes, not licenses.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Yesterday we hosted a VR event for a group of visiting STEM university students from Mexico at Georgian College. Looking forward to meeting with them again next week to have a discussion around the intersection of artificial intelligence and XR, for the future of immersive learning.
November 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
My talk on "The State of Education in the Face of XR & AI" (26 min mark) at the Best in Education Summit - XR & AI. VRARA.
AI Mentor for each student
AI assisted essays & assignments
No more exams
Competency based system
Flexible semester system

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Best in Education Summit - XR & AI
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October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What a fun VR Educator class! Thanks to the brilliant Jon Gress for generously sharing his knowledge of the film industry. Last night's class truly exemplified the power of visual, auditory and tactile immersive learning - enhanced with AI.
October 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting with our Opticianry Program faculty in the Emerging Tech Lab at Georgian College to explore "Physiology of the Eye" on Steam. What an amazing tutorial app for visualization and quiz functionality! #eye #Opticianry #VirtualReality
October 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Study: A cross-cultural study of virtual reality training in the 21st century - "The results of this study indicate that the use of VR technologies can be an effective tool for improving public speaking and communication skills among music students" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Transforming communication skills in music education: A cross-cultural study of virtual reality training in the 21st century
The use of virtual reality technologies has proven effective for the development of communication skills. This study aims to determine the effectivene…
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October 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the technology, opportunities, challenges, and implications for society of the metaverse. Credit: Dr. Mel Slater et al., #Metaverse

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Frontiers | A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the technology, opportunities, challenges, and implications for society of the metaverse
Since late 2021, there has been increasing interest in the idea of the “metaverse.” This is a virtual, augmented or mixed reality system that potentially mil...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Looks amazing! I hope they have a "Boomer" level for slow and gentle twisting Ha Ha #MixedReality
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Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel
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October 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Congrats to lead author Dr. Isabelle Deschamps and all the contributing authors from Georgian College. "Student Motivation Using Virtual Reality in Human Anatomy and Physiology Courses"
Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 51(2), 1–21.
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Student Motivation Using Virtual Reality in Human Anatomy and Physiology Courses | Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology
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October 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Yesterday I had a nice visit from Simcoe County Paramedic Services Jordan Dumont & Julia Young-Williams to our Emerging Technology Lab Georgian College.
October 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Class of 25 this fall in our VR Educator micro credential. This week we discussed skills acquisition and perspective taking in VR and visited Paris, the rainforest (credit: Vincent Jordan), Clouds over Sidra, an Indigenous home and the planet Mars. Good times!
October 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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October 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Kudos Dr. Christopher Martin and the rest of the RVH team for your innovative approach to patient simulation. #Lumeto

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October 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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October 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Improving Hand Hygiene Skills Using Virtual Reality: Quasi-Experimental Study
"Improving Hand Hygiene Skills Using #VirtualReality: Quasi-Experimental Study."
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Improving Hand Hygiene Skills Using Virtual Reality: Quasi-Experimental Study
Background: Hand hygiene is a critical strategy for preventing health care–associated infections (HAIs) and reducing health care costs. However, adherence remains low, particularly among health care a...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Virtual reality vs. Manikin based training on emergency life saving basic rescue skills. "Results demonstrated significantly higher performance scores in the VR group for AED usage, adult & infant choking management." #VR

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Virtual reality vs. Manikin based training on emergency life saving basic rescue skills: a summative evaluation - BMC Medical Education
Ongoing professional development constitutes an essential and necessary process for healthcare practitioners, thereby ensuring their proficiency and relevance within the field. This quantitative summative program evaluation compared the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) technology versus traditional manikin-based simulation in teaching basic rescue skills to first responders in Saudi Arabia. The study, conducted through the Academy of Sciences (AOS), addressed the growing need for innovative, engaging, and efficient healthcare education methods, particularly in the context of the post-COVID-19 landscape. The research evaluated the “Mongeth” VR program against conventional manikin simulation training, focusing on key rescue skills including CPR, AED usage, stop the bleed, and choking management. Participants (N = 98) were divided into VR (n = 58) and Manikin (n = 40) groups. Performance was assessed using standardized checklists for various rescue skills. Results demonstrated significantly higher performance scores in the VR group for AED usage (p < 0.001), adult choking management (p = 0.009), infant choking management (p = 0.009), and CPR (p < 0.001). Only the Stop the Bleed assessment showed no significant difference between groups (p = 0.096). Through the lens of Social Cognitive Theory, the study revealed that VR training enhanced learner engagement and self-efficacy while reducing time investment. The findings suggest that VR technology provides a more time-efficient and engaging alternative to traditional manikin-based training, with significant improvements in skills like CPR and choking management, particularly beneficial for busy healthcare professionals and community members requiring basic rescue skills certification. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the integration of VR technology in healthcare education and has implications for improving population health through more accessible and effective training methodologies.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Looking forward to speaking at this VRARA Global Event!
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September 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
VR/AR #anatomy continues to impress me. These 3D virtual models have a level of detail that not possible in plastic models, and the ability to peel off layers is unrivaled. Now we're also seeing the incorporation of an AI mentor in some applications!

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Another body of knowledge: Virtual headsets enhance anatomy education
Medical students try out new virtual reality headsets during an event hosted by the Anatomy Student Interest Group at KU School of Medicine-Wichita.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
In a course called 3-D graphics and immersive environments at Georgian College , students are learning 3-D painting in VR and augmented reality art. Prof. Anton (Tony) Pickard #OpenBrush
September 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM