Loreto College Becomes the First Australian All-Girls School to Open Immersive Lumination Learning Lab
Bringing the curriculum to life through world-leading immersive technology, Loreto College has proudly welcomed the first classes through the College’s new Lumination Learning Lab — a first for an Australian girl’s school.
Leading SA Catholic girls’ school, Loreto College Marryatville has officially opened its state-of-the-art Lumination Learning Lab, welcoming students from the start of Term 2. Delivering unrivaled opportunities for students to engage in immersive learning experiences, the opening of the lab will provide students and teachers with access to world-leading technology to bring the curriculum to life in new and innovative ways.
The Loreto College Lumination Learning Lab harnesses virtual and augmented reality to immerse students in real-world scenarios, promoting the practical and engaging application of the curriculum to enhance student knowledge and skills. For Loreto College teachers, the advanced technology of the Lab has unlocked exciting new applications to refine and enhance their pedagogical approaches, with its bespoke LeadMe software making it easy to use.
Speaking to the opening of the Loreto College Lumination Learning Lab and the exciting new opportunities for both staff and students, Loreto College Principal, Dr Nicole Archard said:
"We are thrilled to officially welcome our students and staff to our new Lumination Learning Lab. As a hub for innovation and creativity, the Lab is a place where teachers and students can engage in meaningful, collaborative learning experiences that prepare them for success in the modern world. We are excited to offer our students the opportunity to learn in a state-of-the-art facility that reflects contemporary pedagogical approaches and prepares them to become the innovators of the future."
With an emphasis on STEM-based applications, the Lab will transform the way teachers deliver and students consume the curriculum material at the College and support improved learning outcomes.
With the purchase of every Lab comes educational and ICT support,” says Shai Coggins, Lumination Learning Design Lead. “Every school is assigned a Lumination Learning Designer who leads school educators through professional development training. The school also gets access to our Lumination Education Centre platform, which includes lesson plans and further training, setting teachers up for success.
Holding true to its title as one of Australia’s Most Innovative School’s and in line with the schools award-winning strategic plan, Loreto College is proud to continue to pave the way for girls to propel themselves into careers in STEM. The College is confident the Lab will serve as an important catalyst needed to bridge the gender gap and continue breaking barriers for young girls.
Dr Archard continues, "As a future looking school, Loreto College strives to cultivate a learning environment that empowers our girls to explore traditionally male-dominated STEM subjects. The Lumination Learning Lab will assist us in achieving our mission to set our students up for real-word success through robust critical thinking skills, curiosity, creativity, and confidence.”
Educational research has consistently highlighted girls in single-sex schools perform better in STEM subjects and have more confidence to engage at rates far higher than in co-ed schools. The Loreto College Lumination Lab will provide an important learning environment that will ensure students remain curious about STEM-based careers and are encouraged to challenge the gender stereotypes placed upon them.
Regular timetabled Loreto College Lumination Lab classes for students will officially commence from late May.
About Loreto College Marryatville
Loreto College Marryatville is South Australia’s leading all-girls day and boarding school, catering for students from Early Learning to Year 12.
Established in 1905, a Loreto education is built on a 400-year-old tradition first inspired by the founder of Loreto schools worldwide, Mary Ward, and encapsulates her beliefs in delivering an education which inspires strong, passionate, and confident girls and young women.
In delivering this view, Loreto College Marryatville provides girls with a well-rounded education where students are presented with a broad range of opportunities and given the support and encouragement to become confident and engaged learners with the knowledge and skills to make a difference to their world.
About Lumination
Lumination is a world leader in immersive technology, creating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) software to revolutionise the way we teach, learn and work. Founded in 2016, the Company started in a garage in Semaphore, Adelaide, with the goal of disrupting one of the oldest practices in history — the conventional classroom. With a growing team of over 60 employees, Lumination has served over 2 million customers nationally and is rapidly expanding into the defence, government, and enterprise sectors. Increasing access to emerging technologies, Lumination is committed to strengthening the future of the workforce and taking learning to the next level on the world stage.
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