In this episode, Barb Flowers speaks with Dr. Shannon Putman. Shannon is owner of Putman XR Consulting, focusing on immersive technology education, training, and support. She was a special education teacher in Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) for 15 years.

Hear their conversation about:

Using VR for virtual field trips and job shadowing
Understanding how virtual reality gives students the real experience of different jobs that are otherwise hard to access (such as working on wind turbines)
Connecting with professional mentors through immersive technology
Giving students of various backgrounds exposure to a range of careers
Giving kids hope about their options for the future
Advice for teachers to get familiar with new technology

About today’s host

Barb Flowers is a certified Life Coach and former Elementary Principal with a PhD in K-12 leadership from Kent State University. She is host of the following podcasts:

The Principal’s Handbook — Lessons on communication, time management, overcoming overwhelm, and more, designed to help school leaders become more confident and well-rounded.
The Teacher Burnout Podcast — This show explores the complex issue of teacher burnout and shares practical solutions to support your well-being and reignite your passion for education.

About Be More Colorful

Be More Colorful, based in Fargo, North Dakota specializes in immersive technology solutions for solving workforce development problems. Co-founded by husband-and-wife team Matt and Katie Chaussee, the company has been at the forefront of creating immersive media solutions that help people make better decisions about where they choose to live, learn, work and play. Learn more:

Using career exploration to give kids hope for the future with Dr. Shannon Putman