
Using Virtual Reality to help People Experiencing Autism
01/25/24 • 19 min
In this episode I bring a seasoned recording from Transformative Principal where we talked with Vijay Ravindran, founder of Floreo about how he uses Virtual Reality with people who have Autism to help them improve their lives. Really powerful conversation. I hope you enjoy it.
I hope to have Vijay on this show to talk more about where he is at with this technology now and I'll keep you updated, so be sure to subscribe.
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
In this episode I bring a seasoned recording from Transformative Principal where we talked with Vijay Ravindran, founder of Floreo about how he uses Virtual Reality with people who have Autism to help them improve their lives. Really powerful conversation. I hope you enjoy it.
I hope to have Vijay on this show to talk more about where he is at with this technology now and I'll keep you updated, so be sure to subscribe.
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
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Mindset Shifts Needed for this New World
This podcast, hosted by Jethro Jones, explores the scope of learning in the future and delves into various aspects of emerging technologies in education, particularly the Apple Vision Pro and Artificial Intelligence. Among the principal concerns discussed is the balance between technological advancements and maintaining personal connection with students. The discussion also elaborates on the capabilities and potential of the Apple Vision Pro, augmented reality applications, and other possible adaptations to new platforms. Jones urges a paradigm shift from traditional mindsets, advocating for thinking 'outside the box' when embracing these advancements.
Two videos and a Link to check out:
Video: JigSpace App on Apple Vision Pro
Video: Spatial F1 broadcast app - it's aabout the mindset needed for these apps.
Who's already using VR in schools? Matt Chaussee on Transformative Principal: CareerViewXR
Concern and Mindset Shift
Concern: losing the personal connection.
Mindset Shift: Think outside the box. What practical thing can I do tomorrow?
- (00:00) - What to Expect
- (01:41) - Exploring the Apple Vision Pro and AI in Education
- (03:11) - The Power of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Learning
- (05:40) - The Need for a Shift in Mindset
- (08:35) - What is Practical?
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
Next Episode

Enhancing Education with Interactive and Immersive Experiences
Host Jethro Jones and Matt Chaussee, the founder of Career View XR, discuss the speculative future world of immersive learning environments, the significance of Career View XR, the future implications of emerging technologies like Apple's Vision Pro for the landscape of learning and digital media, and the distinction between virtual reality and augmented or mixed reality. Matt also delves into how the creation of these immersive experiences takes place and their potential impact on learning opportunities. Towards the end of the conversation, they emphasize Apple's role in creating a new window into the digital world, and the vast potential brought forth by technologies such as Apple Vision Pro.
03:04 The Future of Spatial Computing and Immersive Media
05:05 The Difference Between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
06:19 The Power of Apple's Ecosystem and Vision Pro
08:51 The Potential of Vision Pro in Everyday Life
15:33 The Future of Learning with Vision Pro
18:05 The Challenges and Opportunities in Creating Immersive Experiences
- You don’t need a screen
- Delivery mechanism depends on the outcomes
- True mixed reality compared to what you’re experiencing now
- Distinction between Mixed and virtual reality - making you feel like you’re someplace else.
- Enhancement of current offerings
- Watching a video, and the entire process can be replicated in front of you in your space.
- Where did I put it!?
- Crouton App.
- Boeing Mechanics using VR to learn
- Vive XR Elite
- Interacting with digital objects in space
- Victory XR - great chemistry lab
- Create real labs anywhere.
- Creation of the experiences
- Creating content that is not tethered to one particular device
- 360 degree media - not interactive, environment
- Platform agnostic content that transcends
- Standards for VR format.
- Matterport Cameras
- 360 Video that has action
- Lidar scan of Notre dame cathedral
- Getting a taste and then wants to experience it more.
About Matthew Chaussee
Matt Chaussee is the CEO of Be More Colorful, a Midwest-based immersive media production studio whose platform, CareerViewXR, is rapidly gaining national attention. Matt, along with his wife (and company owner) Katie, lead an innovative team of creatives who are laser focused on making career exploration affordable, accessible, and fun! CareerViewXR provides students and adult career seekers across the country with an unprecedented opportunity to experience real-world careers through virtual reality technology. Recently selected from a field of over 2,000 applicants to be one of 33 Semifinalists for the prestigious Yass Prize, Matt will discuss the significance of the award, and how he sees tools like CareerViewXR transforming how we guide students on their educational journey.
- (00:00) - AVFL Matt Chaussee
- (03:49) - The Future of Spatial Computing and Immersive Media
- (05:50) - The Difference Between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
- (07:04) - The Power of Apple's Ecosystem and Vision Pro
- (09:36) - The Potential of Vision Pro in Everyday Life
- (16:18) - The Future of Learning with Vision Pro
- (18:50) - The Challenges and Opportunities in Creating Immersive Experiences
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk - Using Virtual Reality to help People Experiencing Autism
Transcript
On this episode of a vision for learning. I'm going to play a recording from a previous interview that I did on my podcast. Transformative Principal. This is from. 2020. In July when I talked with VJ, Robin, John. About Florio, which is an app that helps kids with autism understand social interactions. This is really powerful because it combines the iPhone with the VR headset. With VR therapy, which is pretty cool. And what I'm really excited
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