I realise how lucky I am to have a job that's also my passion! There is no big company here, just me my pug, and a hope/belief that what we’re doing is making a difference. Tomorrow students will be learning about Oceans and exploring their new 'Undersea classroom'. Not only will they be visiting, but they'll be undertaking activities taught remotely by an expert in another state. Listening, then using their devices to create their own content. Content that will be added to t

If students and educators are to get the most from ‘Learning in the Metaverse’ we need more interactivity. I’m in a lucky position where I have the time to hopefully add that to my worlds, but I understand most teachers don’t. They’re already under the pump and feeling burnt out. It’s a big ask of them. They’ll visit a platform, walk around inside its beautiful interior, marveling at its potential, and then never come back! Often the simplest worlds I’ve built with teachers a

Creating content for change. The Bushfire Awareness Virtual World enables students to make decisions that could ultimately save lives. Bushfire season might be coming to an end, but the threat to Australians living in rural areas is very real. I would love to hear from fire experts and organisations that might be able to use this with schools. I'm not asking for money, just your time.. if you think you could use this or would like to know more.. please get in touch. Please sh

Listen to your 'clients'. When I’m building a new 'virtual experience', I want to get as far away from the traditional view of a classroom as possible. We've already got the bricks and mortar version, right? I wasn't sure this was a shared opinion. Often businesses go straight to the virtual office model. Recreating their physical building in the virtual space. This makes more sense as it’s familiar and productive, but is it the same for education? Today we can go anywhere, l

How can we blame educators for not rushing to the frontlines to fight in the Education revolution? They’re already fighting on the front lines! They’re already in the trenches! The mounting pressure driving them out in droves. We’re hemorrhaging teachers and it’s death by a thousand cuts. Education 3.0 is here, but the bigger picture is so much bigger. Implementing 3.0 now would be like putting a plaster (band-aid) on an arterial cut. There’s so much change needed from the g

A while back I was asked ‘How do you think the Metaverse will change education?’. It's a good question. Let me start by saying it won’t be overnight! In many ways, I feel like we slipped right back into form simply because we were all 'Zoomed out'. Online learning often felt like a chore and everyone was sick of it. Did we miss a trick though? If you thought online learning was going to slip away after COVID.. think again. The Global E-Learning Market is estimated to reach $4

For me, this is what it's what the Metaverse is all about! Being able to link two schools together, across 1,000 km of Australia is going to be amazing. The students are going to lose their minds when it's finally opened. The 'Murray Darling River' is the perfect 'world' for a Virtual Field trip. No headsets are required, just a browser and a spirit of adventure. Frame's ability to switch scenes means we can learn by day and eat virtual marshmallows by the campfire in the eve

‘The River’ is a Virtual Field trip based on the Murray Darling River. Learn about its fragile ecosystem and the threats it faces. Switch between the virtual and the physical classroom to collaborate as a class and find solutions. The possibilities for learning are engaging and endless. Custom content can be added by teachers, or you can use the resources already available within the world. No headset required. Available on any device with a browser. For more information on u

Learn the four rules of number by running the most successful market stall in Ancient Rome. Rome was not built in a day, but your little business can be. Learn about the people of Ancient Rome whilst running your own 'Market Stall' at the Forum Diem. With a budget and a dream, what will you sell? Will it be fruit? Profitable, but easily rotten. Dried fish? Cheap long-lasting, but a little bit disgusting! Otters noses? Yuck! Buy what you need and sell what you don't. These cho

Hybrid classrooms, blending the real and the virtual in a post-Covid world. During the NSW Covid lockdowns, the schools I coach were closed. Our students entered into a daily routine of zoom calls and isolation. A routine that would continue for over 3 months. Unable to get to schools, I searched for an alternative to bring us together in one space. An online world that allowed students and teachers a chance to reconnect. As well as reconnecting, to have a presence in that sp

'The Farm'' is a great place to learn about sustainablity. A key concept in the Australian Curriculum. Learn about sustainable farming and how we can care and nuture our native fura and flora. Work your way around the activities whilst listening to the peaceful soundtrack of a working farm. #sustainability #australia #farming #virtualworlds #metaverse #edumetaverse #schools #onlinelearning #homeschooling #edutech #innovation #fieldtrip

Complete mission from the Mysterious 'Captain Devon'. This world requires students to collaborate on projects to solve the base's problems, as well as a 3D Printing component. #edutech #virtualworld #classroomresources #schools #teachers #students #innovativeclassroom #3Dprinting #mars #nasa #space

"'In a time when we cant go anywhere, we can go everywhere!"' Set sail on the high seas as we learn on the deck of an 17th Century sailing ship. Swab the decks, but stay away from the seagulls! #sailingship #edutech #virtualworld #classroomresources #schools #teachers #students #innovativeclassroom Welcome to your blog post. Use this space to connect with your readers and potential customers in a way that’s current and interesting. Think of it as an ongoing conversation where

In the world we have recreated Uluru in digital form. Learn about the Anangu people who have lived on the land for thousands of years. Fly around this special rock, but do not walk on it. #uluru #vitualworld #schools #classroom #edutech #onlinelearning Welcome to your blog post. Use this space to connect with your readers and potential customers in a way that’s current and interesting. Think of it as an ongoing conversation where you can share updates about business, trends,