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About The Resource
As the lines between the physical and digital worlds continue to blur, technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) are transforming how we learn, collaborate, design and solve problems. From immersive office spaces and schools in the metaverse to virtual tourism and reimagined online shopping opportunities, extended reality (XR) is rapidly becoming a key technology shaping the future for us all.
The XR Creators Unit of Work invites students to step into the role of future focused designers as they explore how immersive technologies can be used to solve real world challenges. Students begin by developing an understanding of XR technologies and how organisations across industries are using them to create new products, services and experiences. Through case studies and discussions, they explore the opportunities and challenges presented by these emerging technologies and consider how they may influence society in the years ahead.
Working in collaborative teams, students then apply design thinking techniques to identify challenges within their communities that could be addressed using immersive technology. From there, they move through a structured innovation process that includes ideation, research, pitching and prototyping as they develop their own XR concept. Along the way, students build key skills in creativity, collaboration, digital literacy and problem solving while gaining exposure to the technologies shaping future industries.
The unit culminates in a project showcase, where students present their XR concepts and demonstrate their prototypes to their peers. By the end of the program, students will have gained a strong understanding of extended reality technologies and developed the confidence to think creatively about how emerging technologies can be used to design meaningful solutions for real world problems.
Age Group
High School Students
Learning Time
18 x 1-hour lessons of content designed to be delivered over the course of a school term.
Student Output
Students develop and pitch an XR concept before designing a prototype or simulation that demonstrates how their immersive solution would work.
Delivery Format
This resource is delivered as a digital bundle that includes editable Word documents and PowerPoint slide decks for teachers, along with printable PDF templates and assessment sheets for student use.
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What's Included
Upon purchasing the XR Creators Unit of Work, you will receive a downloadable bundle of teaching resources designed to support the delivery of a full project based learning unit centred around extended reality technologies.
The resource package includes a mix of editable teaching materials and ready to use student templates to help educators deliver the program with ease. The unit overview, unit plan and lesson slide decks are provided in editable formats so teachers can adapt the materials to suit their classroom and curriculum needs. Student facing resources such as templates and assessment sheets are provided as PDF documents ready to print or distribute digitally.
Included in this bundle:
Unit Overview (3 Pages): A high level overview of the unit, outlining the key learning outcomes, project structure, weekly themes, and assessment pieces.
Unit Plan (11 Pages – Editable Word Document): A detailed week by week breakdown of the unit including learning objectives, lesson activities, discussion prompts, and materials required.
10 Lesson Slide Decks (215 Slides Total – Editable PowerPoint): Presentation slides designed to guide each stage of the unit, introducing concepts, activities, case studies, and prompts to support student learning.
2 Assessment Task Sheets (PDF): Clear assessment briefs outlining expectations for the XR Idea Pitch and the final XR Project Showcase.
Guide to Team Formation (PDF): A practical guide for educators outlining recommended approaches for forming effective student teams during the project.
10 Printable Student Templates (PDF): A collection of A3 printable templates designed to help students research, brainstorm ideas, develop user experiences, prototype solutions and structure their project work.
These resources have been designed to support educators in delivering a complete extended reality innovation project, giving students the tools and guidance they need to explore emerging technologies, develop creative solutions, and bring their XR ideas to life.
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