New Episode Alert! In this episode of VR in Education, I sit down with Tyler Heaton, Research and Industry Liaison at Lethbridge Polytechnic, to unpack how schools and organizations can avoid what he calls “the shiny new toy syndrome.” We explore why adopting immersive technology like VR requires more than just excitement, it demands a meaningful pedagogical shift. Tyler shares his insights on integrating tech sustainably, his work with projects like the Spatially Interactive Panorama System (SIP), and his reflections on balancing innovation with real learning outcomes. Whether you’re an educator, technologist, or learning designer, this episode will help you think more critically about how to make immersive tools stick for the long term.
Episode 159- Preventing the Shiny New Toy Syndrome in Immersive Technology
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Looking forward to this listen.
Thanks for having me on the podcast. It was a great conversation and I look forward to sharing it with the community.