The ISTEverse, a Portal Into the Future of Learning

Visit the ISTEverse to experience the future of learning. You’ll discover immersive learning that leverage augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to create dynamic, interactive learning adventures and experiences. Wander through the ISTEVerse to experience the power of virtual, augmented and mixed realities and get a glimpse of the possibilities for using these experiences for learning. Using VR headsets and handheld AR devices, you will get a taste of existing, emergent and future applications that model new learning with spatial technologies.

Visit the following spaces within the ISTEverse:

Ready Room
First time in Virtual Reality? The Ready Room showcases First Steps for all to learn how to master their virtual environment.

VRcade
An immersive arcade featuring experiential learning with VR resources connected to core subjects and skill development. You’ll be equipped with a VR headset that will provide a 360-degree view of a virtual environment, giving you a realistic immersive experience. Try out these applications:

Station 1- Lighthaus

Station 2- Anne Frank House, Gym Class, Open Brush, Traveling While Black, We Live Here, Mission I.S.S., Notes on Blindness, National Geographic Explore VR

Station 3- Anne Frank House, Gym Class, Open Brush, Traveling While Black, We Live Here, Mission I.S.S., Notes on Blindness, National Geographic Explore VR

ARcade
Check out the ARcade for hands-on experimentation with AR resources and examples of educational uses for this technology. You’ll have the chance to experiment with handheld mobile devices as you explore educational content in a dynamic, interactive way. You’ll also experience how AR can be used to enhance classroom instruction and help learners visualize and understand complex concepts.

Station 1- LiDAR Experience
Station 2- Mini-Me Scanning with Polycam
Station 3- Uploading to MERGE Object Viewer
Station 4- Uploading to Megaminds in Meta Quest 2
Station 5- Uploading to Megaminds in other WebXR tools

Connections
Check out the power of cinematic virtual reality development with the founders of Lightshed. Lightshed collaborates with individuals, organizations, and corporations to tell stories like they've never been told before. They are committed to using emerging technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Artificial Intelligence to inspire meaningful action: through our films, portals, exhibits, and more.

Arena
The Arena will incorporate gamification elements into the VR experience, making the learning even more engaging and interactive. Put on a headset and join other educators in challenges in the following experiences:
Beat Saber
Ultimechs
Wands Alliances

VR Wellness
In the VR Wellness space, take a mindfulness break during a full day of conference content in Tripp or Cosmic Flow!