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Embedding VR Into PBL Projects 
VR and PBL?
Yes! Virtual reality (VR) experiences are an ideal way to enhance and extend student learning, particularly when integrated into project-based learning (PBL) initiatives. Why? VR headsets, particularly those from ClassVR, immerse students in targeted learning content through sessions lasting no longer than 15 minutes. They provide a unique avenue for students to explore, with 360-degree images and videos, 3D models and interactive scenes, and CTE modules designed for vocational training. With ClassVR, educators can easily embed VR into PBL projects!
Why ClassVR Stands Out
ClassVR resources include learning objectives to guide outcomes, curriculum-aligned content, discussion prompts to spark curiosity, worksheets and quizzes to merge lesson plans, and suggested activities for hands-on learning. They also provide cross-curricular connections, in addition to the ability for teachers to create their own resources.
Pulling It All Together
Imagine your students developing their own short stories based on their knowledge of literacy elements. Provide them with the opportunity to enter Literacy Land within Avanti’s World on Eduverse+, ClassVR’s premium online platform. Embedding VR into PBL projects brings stories like “Jack and the Beanstalk” or “Romeo and Juliet” to life, transforming classic tales into an immersive adventure! These experiences will spark ideas for students’ writing and let their creativity take flight! To take learning even further, try out the Engineering 3D Printed Instruments iBlock!  There’s no place for VR here, right? Wrong! Pull up the special collection playlist from the ClassVR Portal on “Musical Instruments from Around the World.” This interactive 3D model elevates students’ research with new connections and inspiration. Try out scenes such as “Energy in the Home,” “Heat Transfer,” or “Insulating Our Homes” as students explore energy consumption and prepare to engineer a tiny house model. The opportunities just keep growing!
Am I Ready for PBL?
If you aren’t quite sure how to get started with project-based learning, look no further than Teq’s iBlocks. This experiential solution is the perfect way to incorporate hands-on learning with the ability for students to investigate and study places and concepts that would otherwise be out of reach. Complete with guided questions, teacher tips, detailed lesson plans, and more–iBlocks contain everything you need to succeed! As a result, we put together the following guide to help you pair your iBlocks PBL projects with ClassVR’s content offerings and connections. We can’t wait to see how you use these tools to redefine what’s possible when you blend the power of VR with the impact of PBL.

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