RTC: The Future of Learning and XR’s Role in Education

In this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we explore one of the largest XR deployments in the world of education with Louise Paepe, XR Coordinator for RTC Antwerpen.

She shares how RTC Antwerpen is leading VR integration across nearly 700 schools in Flanders, Belgium, benefiting 150,000 students.

We uncover the importance of strategic planning, from rigorous teacher training to carefully vetting educational content to align with curriculum goals. The initiative involves collaboration with over 100 partners and leverages ArborXR’s platform to streamline content management and headset deployment.

RTC Antwerpen envisions VR becoming as essential in classrooms as laptops are today, reflecting their commitment to making VR a sustainable and valuable part of education.

Timestamps:

• Introduction to RTC (00:52)
• The Cutting Edge of XR for Entering the Labor Market (01:58)
• Scoping and Deploying XR in Schools (04:25)
• Content Management (06:45)
• Guiding Educators in XR (09:56)
• The Logistics of Scaling Over 1000 Headsets (14:53)
• Managing Access Across a Whole Organization (17:19)
• Putting Parameters in Place for Vendors (20:56)
• Outro and Conclusion (24:07)

About the Guest:

Louise Paepe is the XR Coordinator at RTC Antwerpen, dedicated to enhancing education at the intersection of learning and the labor market. Louise oversees projects that bring innovative technologies into the classroom, ensuring they become sustainable educational tools. She helped spearhead the XR Action Plan, managing the deployment of VR headsets in schools across Flanders, Belgium.

About RTC Antwerpen:

RTC Antwerpen is a government organization in Flanders, Belgium, focused on bridging the gap between education and industry. For over 20 years, RTC has introduced innovations from the industrial sector to schools, particularly in technical and vocational education. They offer resources and organize specialized training programs for educators and students. Their projects include the XR action plan, deploying VR headsets across schools to enhance educational experiences. RTC plays a crucial role in ensuring that education aligns with labor market needs, fostering quality education through industry collaboration.

About ArborXR:

ArborXR helps organizations confidently manage VR & AR devices at scale, remotely install content, and control what users can see and do in the headset. Our mission is to help people live more meaningful lives through the power of XR. Learn more at https://arborxr.com.

Links & Resources:

• View the XR Action Plan: https://rtc-antwerpen.be/xr-actieplan/
• Connect with Louise on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-paepe/
• Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-scoggin/
• Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willstackable/