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Featured15 Jun 2026

Why VR Works: The Science of Learning by Doing

Cognitive science, situated learning theory, and the evidence base behind immersive education — and what it means for your engineering or science faculty.

Nihar Madkaiker

Co-Founder & CPO · 12 min read

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Nihar Madkaiker

Co-Founder & CPO, iXRLabs

Nihar writes about immersive learning, education technology, and the science behind how students learn. He has worked with 40+ universities across three continents.

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