Not all screen time is equal. Some drains kids, some distracts them— but a rare kind actually build real-life skills they’ll use for life. The difference isn’t just what kids watch or play, it’s how those experiences are designed. In Part 1 of this series, we explored the future of […]
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When we talk about VR and social emotional learning (SEL), the focus is usually on classrooms. But the real story is happening at home with parents shaping screen time. In our last article, we explored how SEL and VR are reshaping the future of education— and why learning life skills […]
The future of education is being rewritten. Social emotional learning (SEL) and virtual reality (VR), once seen as extras, are quickly becoming essentials. Together, they’re not just transforming classrooms; they’re reshaping how kids are learning life skills like resilience, empathy, and teamwork. Play has always been the foundation of growth. […]
Play is not downtime. Play builds real skills. Every laugh, rule negotiated, and “try again” moment shapes who kids become. Yet play is often dismissed as optional — a break from “real” learning. But research shows that play builds real skills. Play is where emotional intelligence takes root. And for […]
Emotional intelligence, not grades, predicts success. Every September, families focus on classrooms, routines, and test scores. However, research shows academic achievement alone is not enough. Emotional intelligence is the real superpower kids need — and games are the lab where they practice it. In this article, we explore why emotional […]
After nearly ten years of building games, we’re evolving Muffin Fight into something new: a VR game focused on learning through play. Muffin Fight 2.0 helps kids build real-world social-emotional skills while having fun. It turns screen time into connection time. This direction grew out of our work in the […]
Social multiplayer for VR gaming isn’t just a feature; it’s how today’s gamers connect. From Muffin Fight to MRDRBRS, we’ve seen firsthand how multiplayer design brings players together and even pulls spectators into the fun. Here’s what we’ve learned about creating engaging social experiences in VR, with insights on spectator […]
Building business resilience is like training for a sport. This article explores how refining pitches, embracing feedback, and adopting a sports mindset have helped me grow stronger in the competitive world of business as an entrepreneur. Finding My Way in Building Business Resilience Growing up, sports and I didn’t get […]
In this third installment of our series, we explore how Red Iron Labs integrates human-centered VR design into MiniVerse, demonstrating how collaboration and community engagement shape the future of VR. At Red Iron Labs, we focus on how the relationship between technology and the human experience is constantly evolving. After […]