AR & VR in Education

May 7, 2025Workshops

As part of our commitment to supporting faculty, staff, and students, our team at E-Learning, Technology and Communications (ETC) is providing the 2025 Lunchtime Workshop Series to highlight innovative strategies, UF-specific resources, and best practices to enhance your work.

About the Presentation

For this installment, Rachel West, Jay Rosen, and Sami Wax introduce how Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can be used in Education. In this workshop, you’ll learn about:

What AR, VR, MR, and XR are
How Extended Reality (XR) can benefit students
Examples of how AR and VR are being used in education
How educational AR and VR experiences are designed
Best practices for AR and VR in education

The ETC Team offers valuable insights gained from their experience in developing cutting edge projects. Plus, you’ll see real-life examples of XR in action in the classroom.

Watch the Presentation

Meet the Presenters

Rachel West

App Developer II

Rachel holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Florida in Digital Arts and Sciences in a program focused on AR/VR development. She uses her specialization in 3D modeling and game design to create immersive mixed reality experiences to support for the College of Education as well as clean energy clients like Oracle. Starting in Fall 2025, Rachel will bring her blend of educational experience and technical knowledge to the classroom as an adjunct faculty member at UF teaching 3D modeling.

Jay Rosen

App Developer II

Jay is a multidisciplinary artist, developer, game designer, and AI innovator with 10+ years of experience leading award-winning projects across education, gaming, healthcare, public art, and blockchain. As an Application Programmer II at the University of Florida College of Education, he leads the development of cutting-edge AR/VR applications.

Sami Wax

Producer II

As a producer and instructional designer with the ETC office, Sami plays a key role in developing educational media from videos to extended reality experiences. Sami brings a wealth of experience behind the camera as a producer and motion graphics designer and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Education specializing in educational technology. Sami also teaches classes on on advanced post-production at the UF College of Journalism & Communications as an adjunct faculty member.

Let’s Work Together

Do you need help bringing your educational ideas to life? The office of E-Learning, Technology & Communications (ETC) offers a team of experts in a wide range of media including:

Course design
Video production
Website Development
AR & VR Experiences
Writing & Communications
Graphic Design

Together we are advancing the College of Education’s mission to solve critical educational and human problems in the global community. Use the contact form to see what ETC can do for you.