It’s Not Your Typical Math Class – See How Virtual Reality Is Changing Teaching
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WHO:
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Grade 6 and Pre-Algebra Teachers,
BCPS Superintendent and District Administrators
WHAT:
BCPS will host the Prisms Virtual Reality (VR) Teacher Institute, a hands-on professional learning experience that trains teachers on the technical and educational use of VR technology in math instruction. The two-day institute will include hands on VR classroom training, best practices for immersive learning math teacher collaboration and more.
Media note: Teachers will experience VR lessons firsthand, providing strong visuals for photography and video. This is part of the District’s Broward Powered by AI initiative.
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
1 – 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Dillard 6 – 12, Black Box Room
2501 N.W. 11th St.
Fort Lauderdale, 33311
WHY:
This training equips teachers to launch the next phase of Prisms VR in their classrooms, aiming to strengthen student engagement in math, deepen conceptual understanding and build excitement for learning through immersive experiences.
MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THIS EVENT.
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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 236,600 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 86 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X” @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.