Mini-Grant Projects

The NWXR EDU Network Mini-Grant program supported faculty, staff, and librarians in developing XR-based learning experiences for their courses and institutions. Through this initiative, participants explored the use of extended reality (XR) in teaching and learning, resulting in a collection of innovative projects across disciplines.

These projects are part of a growing library of resources developed through the NWXR EDU Network and are available as open educational resources (OER). We hope this work inspires new ideas and highlights the many ways XR can be used in education. Explore the full collection on our OER page, or view a selection of highlighted projects below.

Highlighted Projects

Person using a smartphone to view an augmented reality 3D model of a cell structure with colorful components.

Enhancing Anatomy & Physiology Learning Through Model Building and Virtual Galleries

This module explores how building physical models and extended reality (XR) in Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology classes can lead to enhanced learning outcomes.

Three people reacting to slipping or losing balance in different environments, representing workplace safety training scenarios.

Slips, Trips & Falls 360°

This lesson plan walks through the process of creating an extended reality 360° training experience. 

Group of people wearing VR headsets and holding controllers while interacting in an indoor setting

Virtual Reality in Nursing Education

The VR guide provided provides an example of how to create a virtual reality outline to use when engaging students in VR. The outline applies International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards of practice.