Together, they dig into the flexible applications of Igloo’s tech—from virtual field trips to paramedic simulations to massive esports arenas. They also unpack the supportive community forming among higher ed institutions adopting immersive spaces, offering examples of peer-to-peer collaboration and content sharing. Whether you’re curious about building design constraints or want to see data spreadsheets in a dome, this episode proves you don’t need to wear a VR headset to step into the future.
Topics Discussed
- The growing presence of Igloo immersive rooms on the InfoComm show floor
- How immersive spaces are being used in higher education and K–12
- The role of Igloo Vision in transforming classroom experiences
- Medical simulation, e-sports, and neuroscience applications of immersive tech
- Engineering challenges (like low ceilings) and creative AV solutions
- How Igloo’s hardware-agnostic platform enables custom builds
- The design and planning mindset of educators vs. enterprise buyers
- The “girl math” logic of multi-use investment in immersive rooms
- Building a collaborative user community across higher education
- Using Street View and ThingLink as entry points for immersive engagement
- Company: https://www.igloovision.com
- Email: rebecca.wade@igloovision.com
- LinkedIn: Rebecca Wade on LinkedIn
Connect with Ryan:
- Twitter: @Ryan_A_Gray
- LinkedIn: Ryan Gray on LinkedIn
- Email: ryan@higheredav.com
Show Links:
- Twitter: @HigherEdAV
- Website: HigherEdAV.com
🎙️ Voiceover by: Chris Dechter💬
Send feedback or episode ideas to ryan@higheredav.com
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