Sign in

🇨🇦 Rob Theriault

@edtechmedic.bsky.social
210 followers 147 following 482 posts

Author of The Future of Education is Experiential, Speaker, Researcher, #UBCMET, Nextant Global Educator Award🏆, Exploring the intersection of XR & AI in education #VirtualReality #EdTech #AI #ClimateActivist

PostsRepliesMedia
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 15h
The Future of Education is Experiential Looking forward to talking about my new book and how to explore, integrate and scale XR in education. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM EDT | 6:00 PM CEST 🔗 Join here: lnkd.in/d6d-psXH 📞 Join by phone: (CA) +1 587-797-8229 🔑 PIN: 585 264 807
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Queen’s to join international water stewardship network www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...?
queensu.ca
Queen’s to join international water stewardship network | Queen's Gazette
Students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to attend the Blue Community University launch event.
001
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The study found that more frequent GenAI use was significantly associated with higher academic performance and stronger confidence in technology skills. www.emerald.com/aiie/article...
emerald.com
Strategic integration or skill compensation? Understanding GenAI use in online higher education
Purpose. This study examines how non-traditional undergraduate students in online higher education environments utilize generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a tool to enhance academic engagem...
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"How Colleges Are Using Technology ( #VirtualReality ) To Attract Students on Campus Visits." I talk about this in my book: The Future of Education is Experiential. edtechmagazine.com/higher/artic...
edtechmagazine.com
How Colleges Are Using Technology To Attract Students on Campus Visits
Collaboration between IT and admissions teams ensures prospective students see the best an institution has to offer.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Small study. Definitely not conclusive, but interesting and worth further studies. "Virtual reality reduces student procrastination and boosts academic performance, study found" TRIPP, Inc. ojs.acad-pub.com/index.php/AP...
ojs.acad-pub.com
A cognitive mindfulness intervention using virtual reality and artificial intelligence for academic procrastination: A pilot waitlist randomised controlled trial | Applied Psychology Researc...
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Virtual reality technology to enhance English language acquisition in children with learning disabilities www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
inderscienceonline.com
Virtual reality technology to enhance English language acquisition in children with learning disabilities | International Journal of Innovation and Learning
English language instruction is a core component of the general education curriculum; however, students with dyslexia often experience persistent challenges in acquiring and retaining English vocabula...
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I am looking forward to giving a couple of talks tomorrow for the Wilfred Laurier University paramedic students on the topic of Emerging Issues in Paramedicine with a focus on XR & AI for experiential learning and the future of AI in the out-of-hospital setting.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Is this educational? Debatable...but the world needs more digital twins. I recently visited a couple of Hogwarts worlds in VRChat recently - AND flew on a broom. Incredible! youtu.be/jUQ_JSky7bQ?...
youtu.be
Reality Shifting to Hogwarts in Vrchat?? Muggles NOT allowed
YouTube video by AshLiebe
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
AR glasses enable real-time ripeness detection for cherry tomato harvesting. bioengineer.org/ar-glasses-e...
bioengineer.org
AR glasses enable real-time ripeness detection for cherry tomato harvesting
From SciENMAG Science News Desk — Agricultural AI Seeing Ripeness Through Smart Glasses: Lightweight AI Brings Real-Time Harvest Decisions to Cherry Tomato Fields In greenhouses where cherry t
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Staying at a resort, relaxing out on the deck and reading this great new book!
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Evidence Search for GenAI and Education Disclaimer: I acknowledge that this literature search does not include all papers published on this subject. If you know of a paper that you think should be included, send me a link. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com
Evidence Search for AI & Education
Evidence Search for GenAI and Education By Rob Theriault MET, BHSc., CCP(f) Immersive Technology Manager (retired), Critical Care Flight Paramedic (retired) Author of The Future of Education is Experi...
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
"AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice. The challenge is monumental." www.gatesnotes.com/a-turbulent-...?
gatesnotes.com
010
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Virtual Reality Educator micro credential. Participants in this course will learn about #virtualreality, and how to use immersive learning in their teaching practice. Ideal for educators. Starts Sept 28! www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/co...
georgiancollege.ca
Study Virtual Reality Educator at Georgian College
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"VR can significantly improve academic performance by fostering meaningful learning experiences in interactive, dynamic, and motivating environments, allowing students to better contextualize concepts and gain deeper access to knowledge." www.mdpi.com/2078-2489/17...
mdpi.com
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Virtual Reality Educator micro credential in September. Participants in this course will learn about #virtualreality, other XR tools and how to use immersive learning in their teaching practice. Course is 18 hours in length with weekly live meetings in VR. www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/co...
georgiancollege.ca
Study Virtual Reality Educator at Georgian College
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
#Education #edtech #immersivelearning #FutureEducation
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Immersive #VR tours of college and university campuses.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Immersive virtual reality tours of college and university campuses increases student enrolment and reduces new student anxiety. Read the book, review the evidence and experience the results.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Where XR Training Earns Its Place, According to Rob Theriault. Thanks Luke Williams for having me on your podcast. thexrbeat.com/where-xr-tra...
thexrbeat.com
Where XR Training Earns Its Place, According to Rob Theriault
Rob Theriault explains how XR training supports repeated practice across paramedic triage, bridge navigation, public speaking and safety.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Love when colleagues post my book.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The Future of Education is Experiential
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Thanks Craig Scott!! There is no better book promo than testimonials, and even better, photos, from friends and colleagues! Blackpool Tower, England.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Off-the-shelf XR apps for education. Just a list. No ranking. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com
Explorations in VR/MR for HigherEd
Explorations in VR/MR for HigherEd By Rob Theriault MET, BHSc., CCP(f) Immersive Technology Manager (retired) Author of The Future of Education is Experiential (U.S., CDN) Connect: Bluesky, LinkedIn ...
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I am looking forward to teaching the #VirtualReality Educator micro credential again this September! If you're an academic or corporate educator, or enterprise leader interested in immersive learning concepts, I hope you will join us! www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/co...
georgiancollege.ca
Study Virtual Reality Educator at Georgian College
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
In chapter 16 of my book, The Future of Education is Experiential, I dive into returns on investment for the exploration and integration of XR & AI in education: Educational, Reputational and Recruitment, Financial, and Future proofing ROIs.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A 21st century #library should be an emerging technology space.
010
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A case for virtual tours of colleges and universities. Spatial knowledge using #VirtualReality shows that "pre-exposure can provide durable, route-relevant familiarity." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sciencedirect.com
Virtual Reality pre-exposure supports wayfinding in a culturally and environmentally unfamiliar multi-level building: short- and long-term evidence from a cross-national study
As public buildings serve increasingly diverse user populations, many pedestrians must navigate environments whose layout, signage, and wayfinding log…
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
#Policing is a very strong use case for immersive learning in #VirtualReality, especially for communication and de-escalation training which is difficult to simulate in the analogue world. www.policechiefmagazine.org/roadmap-poli...
policechiefmagazine.org
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
NASA chief’s pledge to STEM education and how #VR is bringing people to the cosmos www.cfpublic.org/podcast/are-...
cfpublic.org
NASA chief’s pledge to STEM education and how VR is bringing people to the cosmos
NASA Administrator Jared Issacman is donating $500,000 of his own money to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping STEM college students. Plus, one public ...
010
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Air traffic control: A very strong use case for immersive learning. youtube.com/shorts/VOHnk...
youtube.com
World's first regulatory-approved XR air traffic control trainer | Varjo x Fintraffic
YouTube video by Varjo
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Piloting Cogniti: Exploring educator-designed AI agents for learning www.unimelb.edu.au/tli/lda/gena... A good first step: But students learn, not just through text and audio but through vision, hearing and kinesthetic and other senses. The intersection of AI & XR is key.
unimelb.edu.au
Piloting Cogniti: Exploring educator-designed AI agents for learning
Piloting Cogniti: Exploring educator-designed AI agents for learning
020
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Seeing the invisible - one of XR's superpowers. So many strong use cases from statistics to anatomy to disaster planning. Use XR to make invisible networks visible to students www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/use-x...
timeshighereducation.com
Use XR to make invisible networks visible to students
Computer science students often need to understand technical concepts hidden within layers of software. Here’s how extended reality could offer a solution
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Make university study tangible with VR www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/make-... Additional reading: The Future of Education is Experiential (Amazon)
timeshighereducation.com
Make university study tangible with VR
Virtual reality can help bring complex disciplines to life, widen access and build stronger partnerships with schools. Learn how
100
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Paula MacDowell, for reading my book, The Future of Education is Experiential, and her very kind words! #experientialearning #FutureEducation
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Love this. Virtual Taekwondo: A New Era Begins youtu.be/t-YyOmiZY4s?...
youtu.be
Virtual Taekwondo: A New Era Begins
YouTube video by World Taekwondo
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
"This systematic review of 8 RCTs demonstrates that VR is an effective and evidence-based tool for undergraduate anatomy education, consistently matching or exceeding conventional teaching methods in immediate knowledge acquisition and long-term knowledge retention." www.cureus.com/articles/499...
cureus.com
Virtual Reality as an Alternative to Conventional Anatomy Teaching: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
Traditional anatomy education, anchored in cadaveric dissection and two-dimensional (2D) resources, faces mounting pressure from reduced curricular hours, educator shortages, and rising costs. Virtual...
021
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Thanks Dr. Jonathon Richter for inviting me onto the Immersive Learning Research Network Illuminators Forum podcast! It was great fun!! youtu.be/t7tB5JWwL6s?...
youtu.be
Illuminators Forum – Episode 10 | Rob Theriault
YouTube video by Immersive Learning Research Network
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
What virtual reality and AI can do for language learners. Learning accelerates at the intersection of XR and AI (also, read my book: The Future of Education is Experiential) #Language #VR #AI www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/what-...
timeshighereducation.com
What virtual reality and AI can do for language learners
Virtual reality and artificial intelligence can support nervous students to progress from silence to speaking confidently in foreign language classes
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Evidence Search for GenAI and Education - Disclaimer: let me acknowledge that this literature search does not include all papers published on this subject. If you know of a paper that you think should be included, please send me a link though LinkedIn. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com
Evidence Search for AI & Education
Evidence Search for GenAI and Education By Rob Theriault MET, BHSc., CCP(f) Immersive Technology Manager (retired), Critical Care Flight Paramedic (retired) Author of The Future of Education is Experi...
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
We Have Never Taught Critical Thinking. "...while we tout the importance of critical thinking skills for college graduates, we do very little to explicitly teach those skills." #CriticalThinking www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
insidehighered.com
We Have Never Taught Critical Thinking (opinion)
AI just makes those failures evident.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
This might be the first copy of my book purchased from Abu Dhabi 🙂
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"Meta" says it's offering free smart glasses to every legally blind US veteran - more than 130,000 eligible." I was recently at a Meta Wearables Event and was so impressed with the efforts they're making to support the low vision and hard of hearing communities. www.uploadvr.com/meta-is-givi...
uploadvr.com
Meta Is Giving Free Smart Glasses To Every Blind US Veteran
Meta says it's offering free smart glasses to every legally blind US veteran, with more than 130,000 eligible.
000
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Podcast: Immersive Learning Across Public Safety Training & Academic Research. Thanks Kevin Sofen for hosting this podcast! #Fire #VirtualReality #SetAndReps #FireSimulation Alex Harvey, Bethany Readman, Evan Sitler-Bates, Steven Thompson youtu.be/GawXvaPMfrg?...
youtu.be
Immersive Learning Across Public Safety Training & Academic Research
YouTube video by Smart FireFighting
041
🇨🇦 Rob Theriault @edtechmedic.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The first video testimonial on my book! Filmed in virtual reality. I love this! www.linkedin.com/posts/craig-...
linkedin.com
#vr #ai #education | Craig Scott
#VR and #AI in #Education? YES!!!!!!!! Is there a book out on this? ➡️YES Is it any good? ➡️YES Have I done a video in ENGAGE XR promoting it? ➡️YES - take a look below Can I buy this incredible sou...
000