Concordia L.I.F.E. High School, under the visionary leadership of Jamil Maleyran, is spearheading an educational revolution by embracing the power of virtual reality. In the face of the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, the school has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, ushering in a new era where education transcends traditional boundaries.
Jamil Maleyran, Proviseur of Concordia L.I.F.E. High School and Advisor of ISC Board, emphasizes the transformative impact of this journey: "The COVID-19 crisis has shaken up our certainties and our practices. By achieving our educational continuity during this period of crisis, through a hybrid educational offer, CONCORDIA L.I.F.E high school has moved into a new era; an era where schools become agents of change, constantly adapting with the times."
One of the remarkable outcomes of this introspection has been the recognition of the potential interaction between students, teachers, and their environment. Maleyran explains, "For example, online courses have been able to use children's homes to do chemistry experiments in their kitchen." Building upon this innovative thinking, Concordia L.I.F.E. High School has delved into the realm of virtual reality, seeking to harness the power of virtual life experiences in education.
Maleyran further elaborates on this exciting development: "Since November 2021, teachers and their students have been immersed in virtual worlds where they work for real. We have very little experience so far, but the first tests are very encouraging. Beyond our students' interest in these worlds, known to them by video games, there is one certainty: allowing students to immerse themselves in a virtual world opens up new possibilities for teaching."
In collaboration with renowned partners, Concordia L.I.F.E. High School is actively exploring the integration of virtual reality into its curriculum. "Discovery Path Innovative Education and Mindscape VR are assisting us with the adaptation of the school curriculum for 3DMeet, and David and Dr. Linda Bradford with Fluentworlds are supporting us with their know-how and the amazing virtual worlds they have created," reveals Maleyran. This exciting collaboration promises to bring the benefits of 3DMeet and Fluentworlds to almost all disciplines and grade levels, enriching the educational experience for the school's 2000 students.
The initial phase of this groundbreaking initiative has already been launched, with over 200 students and 15 teachers from various disciplines participating in the exploration of 3DMeet and Fluentworlds. The response from parents and students has been overwhelmingly positive, serving as a testament to the transformative power of virtual reality in education.
"We are very hopeful," affirms Maleyran. "The first reactions of parents and students are extremely favourable and they are a motor for our efforts. Now, we just have to create everything!"
Concordia L.I.F.E. High School stands at the forefront of educational innovation, utilizing virtual reality to unlock new dimensions of teaching and learning. By embracing this cutting-edge technology and forging partnerships with esteemed collaborators, the school is pioneering a new era of education where students can thrive in immersive virtual worlds, connecting the Metaverse with the real world.
About Concordia L.I.F.E. High School
Concordia L.I.F.E. High School is a progressive educational institution dedicated to nurturing the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its students. Guided by a vision of innovation and excellence, the school embraces emerging technologies and pedagogical approaches to provide a transformative educational experience.