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Immersive Learning Lab
Master the Essentials of Immersive Learning
This hands-on lab series starts 13 August 2025 will give you a practical introduction to the principles, tools, and workflows that define effective XR learning experiences. Over three focused, 3-hour live online workshops, you’ll learn to design, prototype, and evaluate immersive content - grounded in proven pedagogy and built for real-world inclusivity. Leave with actionable skills you can use right away.

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Event Details
This course is delivered in three Live Labs, scheduled on the dates below.
Starts 13 Aug 2025
Starts 27 Aug 2025
Starts 03 Sep 2025
Career Transformation
The Digital Learning Institute provided me with the tools and network to apply new learning strategies and elevate my career.
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Emily Kotecki, Principal at High Beam Strategies - New York, USA
Key Transformation
Enrolling in the Digital Learning Institute gave me the skills and portfolio I needed to pivot my career into instructional design.
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Gina Trask, Course Development Manager - New York, USA
Highly Recommended
I wholeheartedly recommend this course. The ongoing support, practical toolkits, and the overall community spirit make it an invaluable experience!
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Syllabus Summary
Along with a certificate from the Digital Learning Institute, this course qualifies for ATD CPD learning points and supports professional development for CPTD and APTD certification.
Understand what immersive learning really means and explore the technologies, pedagogies, and ethics behind effective XR experiences.
What you'll learn:
Immersive Concepts
Clarify the difference between VR, AR, MR, and the Metaverse.
Pedagogy & Practice
Analyse case studies from education, healthcare, and corporate training.
Ethics & Inclusion
Discuss learner safety, cognitive load, and inclusive design in XR.
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Tutor: Laurence Chater
Laurence Chater is a seasoned learning designer and technologist with a passion for using digital, immersive, and AI technologies to create innovative, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences. With over a decade of experience as a digital content producer, he has delivered high-impact solutions for international companies and global brands.
In addition to his work in industry, Laurence has lectured and facilitated sessions at universities and national charities, sharing his expertise in technology-enhanced learning. His approach blends creativity with cutting-edge tools to push the boundaries of what’s possible in education and training.
Laurence is committed to driving innovation in learning design and is especially focused on helping organisations and educators adapt to the evolving digital landscape.

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3x 3 hour focused labs
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