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Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are transforming the way students explore STEM concepts, careers, and real-world problem solving. This resource hub is designed for educators, facilitators, and program leaders who want practical, classroom-ready ways to integrate immersive technology into teaching and learning. Whether you are brand new to AR and VR or looking to expand how you use immersive tools with students, you\u2019ll find examples, lesson ideas, and implementation tips that support engaging, hands-on instruction across grade levels and subject areas.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/brainstemedtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Giving-Tuesday-email-header-1.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”brain shape filled with icons such as game controllers, mathematical operators and virtual reality headsets” title_text=”Blue Fun Competitive Analysis Brainstorm Presentation” align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_image=”http:\/\/brainstemedtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Fun-Competitive-Analysis-Brainstorm-Presentation.png” background_position=”bottom_center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” border_width_all=”5px” border_color_all=”#7CDA24″ custom_padding=”|2vw||2vw|false|true” background_color=”rgba(124,218,36,0.25)” border_style_all=”ridge” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ background_enable_color=”off”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_text_color=”#000000″]<\/p>\n Browse by purpose:<\/strong> Explore resources based on classroom goals such as lesson enhancement, student engagement, or project-based learning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Start small:<\/strong> Choose one AR or VR activity to test with students before expanding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Check requirements:<\/strong> Each resource includes notes on devices, time needed, and grade-level fit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Revisit often:<\/strong> This page is updated with new immersive learning resources, tools, and examples educators can use throughout the school year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” header_3_font_size=”23px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/brainstemedtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Giving-Tuesday-email-header-2.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”diverse group of people wear VR headsets and point with their hands” title_text=”Giving Tuesday email header (2)” align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ text_text_color=”#000000″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Augmented Reality (AR)<\/strong> overlays digital content\u2014such as images, 3D models, or videos\u2014onto the real world using a device like a smartphone or tablet. AR works well for quick activities, stations, and print-based lessons.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n Virtual Reality (VR)<\/strong> places students inside a fully immersive digital environment using a headset. VR is ideal for exploration, simulations, and experiences that would be difficult or impossible to access in a traditional classroom.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” background_color=”rgba(12,113,195,0.24)” custom_padding=”|2vw||2vw|false|true” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#0C71C3″ border_style_all=”ridge” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ text_text_color=”#000000″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/brainstemedtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Giving-Tuesday-email-header-1.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”brain shape filled with icons such as game controllers, mathematical operators and virtual reality headsets” title_text=”Blue Fun Competitive Analysis Brainstorm Presentation” align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_image=”http:\/\/brainstemedtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Fun-Competitive-Analysis-Brainstorm-Presentation.png” background_position=”bottom_center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” border_width_all=”5px” border_color_all=”#7CDA24″ custom_padding=”|2vw||2vw|false|true” background_color=”rgba(124,218,36,0.25)” border_style_all=”ridge” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ background_enable_color=”off”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_text_color=”#000000″]<\/p>\n Browse by purpose:<\/strong> Explore resources based on classroom goals such as lesson enhancement, student engagement, or project-based learning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Start small:<\/strong> Choose one AR or VR activity to test with students before expanding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Check requirements:<\/strong> Each resource includes notes on devices, time needed, and grade-level fit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Revisit often:<\/strong> This page is updated with new immersive learning resources, tools, and examples educators can use throughout the school year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A learn-to-earn platform by BrainSTEM University<\/strong> where students explore STEM, AI, AR, and VR experiences<\/strong> through interactive quests.<\/p>\n Offers VR\/AR-based learning modules and teacher progress tracking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Free or low-cost access for partner schools and nonprofit programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ideal for: After-school programs, STEM camps, digital literacy units.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> Google Street View in VR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Explore the world in immersive 360\u00b0; great for geography, history, and cultural studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> ~$9.99 one-time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Access:<\/strong> Meta Quest Store<\/p>\n<\/li>\n https:\/\/www.oculus.com\/experiences\/quest\/2011820168885100<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> Free VR simulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Experience life aboard the International Space Station.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Access:<\/strong> Meta Quest Store<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mission: ISS \u2013 Meta Store<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> Historical VR experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Virtual tour of Anne Frank\u2019s secret annex; powerful social studies tie-in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Access:<\/strong> Meta Quest Store<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> VR astronomy exploration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Take a guided tour through the solar system and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> ~$9.99<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Access:<\/strong> Meta Quest Store<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> 360\u00b0 video platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Access thousands of educational VR experiences for free.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Access:<\/strong> Meta Quest Store or browser<\/p>\n<\/li>\n https:\/\/vr.youtube.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> AR + 3D learning system with digital \u201cMerge Cubes\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Explore 3D science objects like cells, fossils, and planets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free version available; premium school plans offered<\/p>\n<\/li>\n https:\/\/mergeedu.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> AR coloring and learning app<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Students color pages, then bring them to life in 3D.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free basic app; premium packs optional<\/p>\n<\/li>\n https:\/\/quivervision.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> 360\u00b0 tours and museum explorations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Visit global landmarks, art museums, and historical exhibits in 3D.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<\/li>\n https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Type:<\/strong> Create your own 3D worlds, stories, and VR simulations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use:<\/strong> Students build interactive scenes and code them with block or text-based coding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free plan with upgrades available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n https:\/\/cospaces.io\/edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Conclusion” image=”http:\/\/brainstemedtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/6-1.jpg” alt=”Girl using smartphone to scan a mural of Alberta O. 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