Upon successful completion of this professional program, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the transformative role of VR in
• Identify and operate key VR hardware and software for educational
• Create and develop immersive educational content in a VR
• Manage VR-based courses with student engagement and innovative

Objective: Understand the fundamental concepts of Virtual Reality (VR) and its impact on modern education.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Virtual Reality: Definitions, history, and evolution.
• VR vs. AR vs. MR: Understanding immersive technologies in education.
• The role of VR in education: Benefits, challenges, and limitations.
• Case studies: Successful implementation of VR in classrooms and training.
• Ethical considerations and accessibility in VR-based learning.

Practical Activities:

• Explore real-world examples of VR integration in education.
• Identify key challenges and propose solutions for VR adoption in schools.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding VR's potential in education.
• Ethical use and accessibility of VR technology.

Objective: Gain an in-depth understanding of VR hardware components and their applications in education.

Topics Covered:

• Overview of VR hardware: Headsets, controllers, sensors, and accessories.
• Comparison of leading VR headsets (Oculus, HTC Vive, Pico, etc.).
• Selecting the right hardware for different educational purposes.
• Setting up and troubleshooting VR devices.
• Future trends in VR hardware for education.

Practical Activities:

• Hands-on experience with various VR hardware.
• Configuring and testing VR hardware for an educational setup.

Key Takeaways:

• Familiarity with different VR hardware and their applications.
• Basic setup and troubleshooting of VR devices.

Objective: Learn how to use leading VR software to create immersive educational experiences.

Topics Covered:

• Overview of VR development platforms (Unity, Unreal Engine, Mozilla Hubs).
• Exploring VR content creation tools (CoSpaces, Engage, Google Expeditions).
• Evaluating VR applications for different educational contexts.
• Introduction to 360-degree video and virtual field trips.
• User interaction and navigation in VR environments.

Practical Activities:

• Navigating VR software platforms and creating simple VR environments.
• Experimenting with 360-degree videos for education.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding key VR software and their role in education.
• Ability to create and modify basic VR learning experiences.

Objective: Develop skills in designing and delivering effective VR-based lessons.

Topics Covered:

• Principles of immersive learning design.
• Storytelling and narrative techniques for VR education.
• Creating interactive and engaging VR lesson plans.
• Aligning VR content with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
• Assessing student learning in a VR environment.

Practical Activities:

• Developing a VR-based lesson plan.
• Designing interactive learning activities using VR tools.

Key Takeaways:

• Best practices for creating VR learning experiences.
• Ability to align VR lessons with educational goals.

Objective: Learn how to implement VR effectively in different educational settings.

Topics Covered:

• Strategies for introducing VR in traditional and online classrooms.
• Managing student interaction and engagement in VR.
• Overcoming challenges in VR integration (cost, training, technical barriers).
• Evaluating the effectiveness of VR-enhanced teaching.
• Future directions: The role of AI and VR in education.

Practical Activities:

• Creating a plan for integrating VR into a specific subject or course.
• Evaluating case studies of VR-enhanced teaching.

Key Takeaways:

• Practical strategies for incorporating VR into lesson plans.
• Understanding potential challenges and solutions for VR implementation.

Objective: Apply acquired knowledge to design and present a VR-based educational project.

Project Scope:

• Participants will develop a VR-integrated lesson plan or course module based on real-world educational needs.
• The project will demonstrate creativity, technical skills, and pedagogical alignment.

Project Steps:

1. Planning: Identify a topic and define learning objectives.
2. Development: Utilize VR tools to create an immersive learning experience.
3. Implementation: Test and refine the VR content.
4. Presentation: Showcase the final project to peers and instructors for feedback.

Key Takeaways:

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing VR lessons.
• Confidence in using VR for impactful teaching.

Participants who successfully complete the program and achieve a passing score on their VR-enhanced lesson plan will be awarded the "Certified Professional VR Educator and Trainer" certification, issued by the VirtualWorld Institute (VWI), USA, in partnership with SIMI Swiss.

Certification Validity:

• The certification is valid for three (3) years.
• Participants may apply for an extension by fulfilling specific eligibility requirements.