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2025

History & Heroes: Pioneering VR Historical Education

Entrant Company

I2I Ops

Category

Virtual / Remote Experiences (Single) - Education

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

History & Heroes, led by I2I Ops in North Texas, believes education should dissolve geographic boundaries, uniting students through immersive history and advanced technology to shape a connected, innovative future. In Texas, Texoma Christian School (TCS), and in Ireland, Ulster University brought this vision to life. From November 2024 to April 2025, Ulster students, new to VR, delved into Ireland’s rich history and culture, mastered creating a 30-minute multiplayer VR lesson on the Grianan of Aileach, a 6th-century fort, and met TCS students in the digital recreation to teach them across Neolithic (1700 BC), Early Medieval (800 AD), and 19th-Century (1874–1878) eras, as if physically together at the site, delivered April 15, 2025. I2I Ops facilitated this multifaceted program, guiding students to excel in 3D modeling, VR curation, and storytelling, earning an 8.3/10 skill score. Ulster students crafted narratives blending ordnance survey maps, Tuatha Dé Danann lore, and Brehon Law, sharing their heritage with global resonance. A first in Northern Ireland and North Texas, per Niall McCaughan, it achieved 96.4% experiential retention and 8.8–9.3/10 engagement. TCS students, immersed in Irish heritage (8.7/10 cultural connection), felt present, with Will Petri noting, “It felt like I was actually in Ireland,” and Hannah Robinson adding, “Like standing right next to the Ulster students.” Donna Caldwell marveled, “This project’s ability to engage and inspire is extraordinary,” while Robert Brown declared, “Being able to immerse others in our history is incredibly fulfilling.” KTEN and KXII News12 coverage amplified its impact. Plans are underway for Texas students to recreate Texas history in VR to teach Irish students, guided by I2I Ops. This replicable program empowers students to create and teach globally, blending history with tech proficiency to redefine education with transformative, boundary-transcending innovation that inspires and connects communities worldwide.

Credits

President / I2I Ops
Travis May
Teacher / Texoma Christian School
Tim Arrington
Faculty / Ulster University
Edel Griffin
Employability Consultant / Ulster University
Donna Caldwell
Course Director / Ulster University
Kyle Hughes
Manager / Go Visit Inishowen
Niall McCaughan
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