In collaboration with Nokiiwin Tribal Council and Professor Maya Chacaby from York University, UniVirtual is proud to serve as the technical service provider for Biskaabiiyaang: The Indigenous Metaverse. Our team plays a crucial role in designing and developing the visual and interactive components of this virtual world, and we are excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at our creative process.

In this blog, we share how UniVirtual emerges as a transformative solution, seamlessly integrating the best aspects of virtual and real-world learning, while overcoming common problems faced by students and instructors in the age of the virtual classroom.

When you find yourself engrossed in a story, unable to put a book down or stop watching a TV show until you find out what happens next, that's the power of narrative. When it comes to learning, a compelling narrative can greatly improve student engagement and improve retention of complex ideas or practices.

Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Jasmine Kaur, a second-year Health Sciences major at UCF, as she shares her transition from a virtual student in UniVirtual's biology labs to a Teaching Assistant (TA) within those same learning environments.

We’re celebrating Second Life's 20th Birthday by taking part in their grand Exhibitor Showcase. It's an honor to be part of this milestone event and to join a multitude of residents and communities in showcasing our shared passion for Second Life’s innovative two-decade history.

Globally, companies and individuals will be able to create virtual spaces within the Metaverse as a collective, and it will be open to everyone. How can we ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is part of this new collaborative, virtual part of our lives?

Simulation-based training is applied across many fields today, preparing learners for the real thing. Pilots learn the ropes in flight simulators. Healthcare workers practice with virtual patients. And now, students practice with virtual microscopes to be better prepared for the classroom.

As we continue to build and improve UniVirtual, we want to share the mission that’s driving our team. Every day, our designers, developers, and experts are working together to create engaging, immersive experiences that gamify learning. We hae what’s at the heart of what we do.

Why we believe instructors are a vital component in the virtual classroom. Through an introduction of the tools available in virtual spaces and sharing the experiences of an instructor who regularly teaches in them, we see how an instructor’s presence is essential to enhancing student experience.

From lifelike simulations to abstract worlds, virtual spaces help us visualize and interact with things we might never be able to otherwise. How do we make virtual learning effective yet still fun? We summarize our main aspirations when converting traditional learning materials into virtual games and activities.

We’re excited to announce UniVirtual, a new virtual metaverse platform that is a uniquely social environment in which users work together in real time.