Educators in VR offers meetups, workshops, socials, and special events in virtual reality. Don’t have a VR headset? Don’t worry. Most of the VR platforms we use support access through 2D, Windows desktops and laptops, and sometimes iOS computers.
We offer events in AltspaceVR, ENGAGE, and other platforms featuring key educators, trainers, and developers in VR, AR, XR, and MR technology and education.
Below is a list of the VR platforms and apps we often support.
- ENGAGE VR
- Flow Immersive
- FrameVR
- Glue
- Gorilla Tag
- Learnbrite
- MeetinVR
- Mozilla Hubs
- MultiBrush
- Neos
- Noda
- Ozone Universe
- Rec Room
- Sansar
- Somnium Space
- Spacial
- VirBela
- VRChat
- Wander VR
ENGAGE VR
To find events on ENGAGE, check their Events calendar or the link from our announcements and register for the event. Some events require a room code. Please note that and type that in to access the event.
For information on device requirements and specifications, and to install ENGAGE VR, check their download page.
For information on attending Educators in VR and related events in ENGAGE VR, please see the event details for event and room access codes and links.
For more information:
Flow Immersive
Flow Immersive is an educational and business platform for collaboration around visual data in 3D. Events are through the Flow Immersive WebXR access point, thus open to Windows and Mac through browsers.
Events involving Flow Immersive will feature specific instructions and guides to help you access in the event descriptions.
FrameVR
Frame VR is free multi-user webGL platform and offers open access with 2D/Desktop web browser access as well as with VR. Frame VR runs on Mac and Windows on most webGL supported browsers (use Edge or Chrome) as well as on mobile devices, Vive, Rift, and Quest.
To use with in 2D/desktop, please ensure you have a good quality headphone and microphone. To use with a VR headset, use the headset’s browser. Note that VR locomotion is teleport only. If you’re new to Frame VR, it is strongly recommended you explore Frame VR spaces before the event as technical support during the event will be limited.
Frame VR also offers customized versions of its customer platforms through VirBELA. Registration is free to the public, and the majority of our FrameVR and VirBELA events are free to attend.
Check out their guides for learning to use FrameVR for more information.
Glue
Glue is a virtual collaboration platform for remote meetings for teams. It features extensive live and real-time collaborative tools and is good for small groups and businesses up to 10 members to meet for free for up to 30 minutes, and paid professional and enterprise programs for larger teams and meetings.
Glue is available for a variety of VR and 2D platforms. The installation information and files per device are Oculus Quest & Quest 2, Oculus for Business, Pico NEO 2, Windows, and macOS.
For more information on device requirements, specifications, and policies:
- Glue Support
- Glue Knowledge Base
- Glue Instructions, Manual, and Specifications (PDF)
- Glue Terms and Conditions
- Glue Privacy Policy
Gorilla Tag
A social multi-user game app, Gorilla Tag is a great way to socialize and play interactively in VR with VR headsets. It is available on SteamVR devices, Oculus Quest, and through Gorilla Tag on SideQuest.
For events in Gorilla Tag, check with the event description for specifications to meet up with the event host and leaders.
Learnbrite
LearnBrite is an HTML5 VR E-Learning platform that allows teaching and learning experiences without the need for coding expertise. It is web-based, and accessible on mobile, tablet, desktop, and VR headsets. Each event will feature specific instructions on access.
MeetinVR
MeetinVR is available for Oculus Quest, Pico Neo 2 and Pico Neo 2 Eye, PC-VR tethered headsets including Rift, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, Varjo, and 2D desktop mode for Windows and Mac. Check out their Get Started guide on how to use the VR collaborative and business meeting platform.
Mozilla Hubs
Mozilla Hubs is free and accessible with computer 2D access with Windows 10, Mac, and Linux, and most popular VR headsets. Check out their guide on how to get started.
MultiBrush
MultiBrush, created by Rendever, is a multiplayer collaborative art app with multiplayer rooms set up with canvases and tools to assit you in creating your own art expressions.
It is available for Quest users in the MultiBrush App Lab or through MultiBrush SideQuest.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for access to Educators in VR related events.
Neos
Neos Metaverse is a social, event, educational VR platform with a dedicated and supportive community on Discord. It is accessible through desktop for Windows, Index, Vive, WMR, Oculus, and Cosmos devices and SteamVR and OpenVR, and most devices supporting Windows, Quest, Android, and Linux.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.
For information on specifications, installation, and more:
- Neos Wiki
- Frequently Asked Questions – Neos Wiki – Hardware Requirements
- Neos User and Community Guidelines
- Neos Privacy Policy (Service limited to 18+)
Noda
Noda is a collaborative virtual reality platform tool for creating and sharing 3D mental models – mind maps, storyboards, network or flow diagrams, and project plans to enhance your productivity, understanding and awareness.
Available on Steam, Oculus Quest through SideQuest, Oculus Rift, and VivePort. A VR headset is required.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.
Ozone Universe
Ozone Universe is a WebXR browser-based metaverse accessible by Windows and Mac laptops and desktops. Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.
For more information, check out these PDF support documents:
- Ozone Universe User Guide
- Ozone Universe Terms and Conditions (PDF)
- Ozone Universe Privacy Policy (PDF)
Rec Room
Rec Room is a free. multiuser, social VR platform for social, events, game play, world building, and education focusing on children as well as older users. It is available on iOS, XBOX, PLAYSTATION, Oculus devices, and Steam in VR and 2D. Rec Room has been certified by the KidSafe Seal Program and is COPPA certified.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.
For more information, check the following:
- Rec Room Support Center
- Beginner Tutorials + Questions
- Privacy Policy — Rec Room
- Terms of Service — Rec Room
Sansar
Sansar is a live events VR platform with many entertainment events as well as community social, classes, workshops, and more. Access is through 2D, Steam and is available for HTC Vive through VivePort and Oculus Rift only, not Quest.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.
For more information, check the following:
Download and Specifications for Sansar
2D System requirements – Sansar
Sansar Terms of service
Sansar Privacy Policy
Somnium Space
Somnium Space is an open-source multiuser social and event metaverse VR platform for events, workshops, classes, social, and metaverse virtual property ownership, expansion, and experimentation with Ethereum Blockchane in partnership with Matic and OpenSea.
Access is through 2D Windows PC desktop and laptops through web browsers, and on Steam for Oculus and Vive.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.
For more information, check the following:
Spacial
Spatial was a team meeting, virtual collaborative platform designed to support classes, schools, groups, and businesses, but it has changed in the last year with their desire to embrace former AltspaceVR users. Register at Spatial.io.
Spatial.io supports web browser access, most VR headsets (though their stores), and mobile devices. See Download Spatial.io for specifics. Be aware that through the web browser access (Firefox recommended, then Chrome, then Edge), you will see your avatar in a second person perspective. If your OS and mouse support it, use the scroll wheel to zoom in for a first person experience. The VR perspective is first person.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.
For more information, check:
VRChat
VRChat is a multiuser, social and event metaverse platform. Acces is through Steam for Steam supported devices including 2D, Quest, Rift, and Viveport. A helpful video by Tolstoy breaks down the specifics on setting up VRChat.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events. A registration form is usually offered in the event information. In addition, you usually need to send a Friend Request to the event host:
- Go to Social > Search > Search for their name and friend them.
- The day of the event, please log in at least 10 minutes prior to the event and request to join that host.
- Go to Social > Online Friends > Click on name > Join.
- Event space is usually limited so access early.
For more information, check:
VirBela
Virbela is built and developed by FrameVR and is a virtual metaverse platform for groups and businesses, with each hosted on its own campus. Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.
VirBELA is accessible with through any web browser including Chromebook with good quality headphones and microphone, PC 2D download, and HTC or Oculus VR headsets.
Check out their guides for learning to use FrameVR, and see the following for more information:
Wander VR
Wander is an Oculus Quest app designed to take the user on a virtual experience through some of the most amazing landmarks and natural areas around the planet alone or with friends. Developed by Parkline Interactive, it is accessible only thorugh the Quest 1 and 2 headsets and found in the Oculus Store. It complies with the Oculus Store and headset terms and conditions and privacy policies.
Specific instructions will be available in the event instructions for locating the Educators in VR related events.