VR k-12th grade

I think one of the most exciting shifts in education right now is the way augmented and virtual reality can bring global learning directly into the classroom. Instead of reading about different cultures, environments, or communities, students can be immersed in them with tools such as Nearpod VR, Veative modules, or YouTube 360 videos. What I love about these tools is that they make global collaboration feel real and personal. When students see places like the Great Barrier Reef, the streets of Tokyo, or a rural village in Kenya, they begin asking deeper questions and making connections that spark curiosity. That level of engagement lays the foundation for meaningful conversations with partner classrooms around the world-something a simple textbook can't always do.

AR and VR also help level the playing field. Even students who may not have the chance to travel can still “visit” global communities and collaborate with peers from across the world using shared experiences. For example, a Nearpod 360 field trip could introduce students in the U.S. and students in Brazil to the Amazon Rainforest before they meet virtually to discuss climate change. Tools like Veative support these collaborations by giving students interactive lessons they can explore together, even if they are thousands of miles apart. This kind of shared immersion helps students build empathy, ask smarter questions, and understand global issues from multiple perspectives—which is exactly the kind of learning that global collaboration is meant to inspire.