Reimagine Teaching with Immersive Learning Technologies

The virtual and augmented reality in classrooms approach is rapidly reshaping how Australian students explore content, practise skills and connect with real-world concepts. This self-paced online course gives educators the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to bring virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) into everyday teaching. Whether you’re new to immersive technologies or ready to scale your practice, this course shows you exactly how to integrate VR and AR in classrooms in safe, engaging and curriculum-aligned ways.

Designed for both primary and secondary teachers, the course equips you with ready-to-use strategies, step-by-step implementation guides, real Australian case studies, and lesson templates so you can confidently transform learning across any subject area.

⭐ What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts, benefits and requirements of VR and AR in classrooms
• Select and use immersive tools such as CoSpaces Edu, Merge EDU, Google Expeditions, Minecraft Education and ClassVR
• Plan safe, inclusive and engaging VR/AR learning activities
• Manage classroom logistics, physical safety and ICT protocols
• Design immersive lessons that align with the Australian Curriculum and AITSL Standards
• Assess student learning using reflection tools, rubrics and formative assessment strategies
• Implement VR/AR effectively even with minimal budgets or limited devices

📘 Course structure

Sections cover:

1. Introduction to VR and AR
2. Pedagogical approaches
3. Tools, setup and technical guidance
4. Safety and responsible use
5. Classroom integration
6. Assessment and reflection

🎯 Who this course is for

This course is ideal for:

• Primary and secondary school teachers
• Teacher librarians, digital learning leads and curriculum coordinators
• Pre-service teachers
• Schools exploring ICT innovation or immersive technologies

No technical background is required.

💡 Why Enrol?

• Based on current best practice in immersive learning
• Designed specifically for the Australian school context
• Packed with examples, lesson plans and implementation tips
• Aligns with AITSL Standards 2.6, 3.4, 4.5 and 6.2
• Self-paced, flexible and accessible

🎓 Certification

Upon completion, you’ll receive a Professional Development Certificate acknowledging accredited self-paced learning.