National XR Day 2025

Tom Aerts

Tom Aerts is the founder of VRinSCHOOL, supporting over 100 schools (VO and MBO) in successfully integrating Virtual Reality into education. Driven by a passion for learning by doing, he co-creates with his development team at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, hands-on VR experiences that make education more engaging and accessible. Tom works closely with teachers to ensure the technology truly fits the classroom. His mission: to make learning more practical, immersive, and inspiring for the next generation. Learn more about Tom on LinkedIn.


Which which institute are you affiliated?

MBO Graafschap College, Rijn IJssel and STO Arnhem


Session

07-02
14:20
25min
Co-creation: Make technical jobs more attractive
Tom Aerts, Christel de Winter, Ellis Bodde

In 2024, a new project was launched in which MBO colleges Graafschap College collaborated with STO Arnhem and VRinSCHOOL. To address the challenges of the energy transition and increase the appeal of technical professions, the schools co-created new VR courses.

Collaboration
Theil C1-1 (60p)