Fostering Curiosity Through Immersive Exploration

We are a collaborative team of scientists, educators, storytellers, and technologists who are committed to making the metaverse an accessible and inspiring space for learners of all ages and identities. Join us in building the future of learning together — one that is grounded in research, transparency, empathy, and agency. 

  • Right now we have a lot more questions than answers, and we think that’s the best place to start. From the beginning, we’re taking a rigorous, research-based approach to building a blueprint for the future of learning — and we want you on this journey with us! We need as many people as possible collaborating on open-access research to answer questions ranging from big picture ones like, “Is utilizing new technology even beneficial to learning?” to more tactical ones like, “What forms of interactivity influence a learner’s sense of agency?” We can’t wait to explore the endless possibilities of the metaverse with you and unlock its educational potential.

  • From the depths of the ocean to outer space, we are creating immersive learning experiences that invite people to explore and positively impact their surroundings. Informed by evidence and built to adapt based on new research, these experiences combine hands-on and virtual elements to create learning solutions that are scalable and accessible to everyone. We hope these experiences will inspire a new generation of educators, creators, and storytellers to build creative curricula and content. Stay curious and keep exploring!

  • Each member of our leadership team is a storyteller, educator, and technologist. This unique blend of skills allows us to pioneer educational experiences in the metaverse. Whether winning Emmy Awards for innovative, non-fiction storytelling or contributing to cutting-edge research on immersive experiences, we are committed to producing high quality work that makes an impact. We are also deeply committed to a human-led approach to innovation as we build this future of learning together. Will you join us?

Introduction to the Metaverse for Education

You’ve likely seen the word Metaverse in the media and on your social feeds. So what is this “next iteration of the internet” and what does it mean for education and learning? This evidence-based PDF guide aims to answer just that by serving as an onramp to learning in the Metaverse. We hope it provides you with a useful overview of the Metaverse, its components, its potential for education, challenges it may face, and for those wanting to dive in – a starting point. 

Whether you’re an educator, caregiver, museum designer, administrative decision maker, researcher, journalist, entrepreneur, or a technology developer looking to apply your skills and products to learning environments – this introduction to the Metaverse for education is for you.

Meet the Board

  • Danny Pimental

    President

  • Martin Edström

    Vice President

  • Susan Kamenar

    Secretary

  • Wesley Della Volla

    Founder & Treasurer

  • Sara Snyder

    Board Member

Our Collaborators

THE HYDROUS

The Hydrous is an international community of scientists, divers, designers, filmmakers, and technologists who love the ocean. This 501(c)3 non-profit organization is on a mission to create “open access oceans” so that all people may explore, understand, and engage with marine environments, which are severely threatened by climate change and human impacts.

In addition to designing and creating immersive experiences and dynamic educational resources using scalable technologies, The Hydrous consults on projects and initiatives that seek to connect people with the ocean and bring human elements to ocean science.

IVAR STUDIOS

We are a small but powerful team of immersive storytelling professionals led by brothers Martin and Fredrik Edström. We are passionate about telling unforgettable stories in new formats and with new technology. We've worked with subjects far and wide, but always come back to telling stories about important science, about natural and cultural heritage and issues that affect our planet.

We're based in Stockholm, Sweden.

BLACK DOT FILMS

Black Dot Films is a pioneer in VR storytelling and production with a lengthy tenure of creating cutting-edge content for a variety of brands, from TED to Discovery to NGOs. 

As seasoned Emmy award-winning storytellers with considerable experience across a range of genres including high-profile TV specials, Black Dot Films travels the globe to tell some of the most compelling, visually-driven, immersive stories at the intersection of science and technology.

SHOWTIME VR

Showtime VR is widely used when 360 video playback needs to be easy, fast, with smooth flow of visitors. Clients of Showtime VR from around the world include VR cinemas and arcades, film festivals (including Cannes or Venice film festivals), event agencies and events, fairs, museums and exhibitions, schools and universities, training companies, marketing campaign activations, fundraising non-profit organisations. Some clients use the system for just one headset, some for 300 or 400 playing at the same time.

Your Home For Imagination

The Meridian Treehouse Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization made up of a collaborative team of scientists, educators, storytellers, and technologists who are committed to making the metaverse an accessible and inspiring space for learners of all ages and identities. Join us in building the future of learning together — one that is grounded in research, transparency, empathy, and agency.