Immersive by Design: Making Mixed Reality Part of the Blend
04 July 2025

Immersive by Design: Making Mixed Reality Part of the Blend

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About

Immersive tech isn't just cool. It's useful. And more importantly, it fits right into the blended learning you're already building. In this IDIODC session, Destery Hildenbrand, a Learning Technology Consultant and Immersive Technology Evangelist, will walk you through integrating mixed reality, such as AR and MR, into your learning experiences.

We'll explore where immersive learning fits into the learning flow, how to get started even if you're not a developer, and how to make it stick with your audience. You'll leave with practical ideas, tool suggestions, and a solid starting point to take your blended learning to the next level using immersive technology.

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Destery Hildenbrand is a Learning Technology Consultant, Immersive Technology Evangelist and founder of Destery1Kenobi LLC, specializing in immersive learning solutions using video, 360 media, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a background in instructional design and emerging technology, he helps organizations integrate cutting-edge, accessible, and scalable immersive learning experiences that enhance engagement and increase retention.

A recognized industry thought leader, Destery frequently speaks at national events like ATD TechKnowledge, Learning Solutions, Augmented World Expo (AWE), and DevLearn, delivering hands-on workshops and strategic insights on immersive learning. His expertise in AI-driven learning experiences, no-code/low-code XR development, soft skills training, and blended learning strategies ensures practical, effective solutions for organizations embracing the future of learning technology.