Revolutionizing Technology in the Classroom

 As an educator and instructional technologist, I’m excited to share our updated computer lab proposal for St. Mary’s Catholic School. Following a recent budget revision, we had to reduce our original plan of $60,000 to $50,000. While that might sound limiting, it actually pushed us to get creative and focus on what matters most—building an inclusive, accessible, and future-ready learning space for our students. The new lab will feature 25 desktop workstations arranged with ADA-compliant spacing, adjustable furniture, and accessibility tools like screen readers, larger keyboards, and text-to-speech software. We're also piloting an AR/VR program with two headsets to bring science, history, and the arts to life in immersive ways. These tools cater to all types of learners—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—and provide opportunities for students who benefit from diverse learning approaches. What I’m most proud of is that this lab isn’t just about technology—it’s about equity . It’s ab...

Welcome to blog post #6, where I unveil a dynamic learning object created for our Business and Career Readiness program at St. Mary’s Catholic School.  The Virtual Startup Simulator enables students to experience the entrepreneurial journey firsthand using AR and VR tools in the computer lab. We outline how to utilize the Virtual Startup Simulator in a classroom setting below. Image Source: Google (n.d.) Learning Objective: By simulating market research, product development, budgeting, and pitching a business idea, students can understand the stages of launching a startup and apply business principles. 🧰 What’s Inside the Learning Object? The simulator mimics the structure of a real-world business incubator. Students  begin by  selecting a product or service  and defining its  target market. They perform virtual market research using AR cards and datasets. Create a 3D model or logo of their product. Make financial decisions via a budgeting cha...