Extending the boundaries of education

Monday, November 24, 2025

The Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business is pushing the limits of education with Canada’s first large-scale VR-based 3D design course. Led by Dr. Ville Mäkelä and colleagues Dr. Daniel Harley and Dr. Cayley MacArthur, the program uses immersive tools like Gravity Sketch to give students hands-on experience in virtual environments, preparing them for careers in digital innovation. This innovative approach blends creativity and technology, preparing learners for careers in digital innovation and setting new standards for interactive education.

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VR in classroom