Episode 143: From Holodecks to Classrooms – Chris Madsen on the Power of Virtual Worlds

In this episode of VR in Education, I sit down with Chris Madsen, Senior Sales Engineer at EngageXR and a longtime innovator in the immersive learning space. We explore how virtual reality is revolutionizing education—from creating powerful moments of presence and agency to designing full learning environments without a single line of code.

Chris shares EngageXR’s journey from its roots in education to its current role as a Swiss army knife for virtual collaboration. We discuss intuitive design tools, AI-driven avatars, cultural storytelling in VR, and new features like the Logitech MX Ink pen and the Drawpad system—game-changers for educators looking to enhance student interaction.

Whether you’re new to VR or already building virtual worlds, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical tips from one of the field’s most respected voices.