Level Up Your Classroom Experience
The Virtual Reality Learning Initiative (VIRLI) was a collaborative effort between the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA), Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), and Great Lakes Reality Labs to provide virtual education using gamification and immersive technologies.
During the summer of 2023, the VIRLI project was retired and is being replaced by EmergeNET, which will launch in early 2024.
Tons of Content
From virtual reality to Chromebooks, VIRLI has hundreds of hours of instruction!
We work with teachers, parents, assistive technology experts, and industry professionals to curate a growing library of education-appropriate immersive content (called “modules”). These modules come from talented developers such as Google, BBC, Curiosity Stream, and more!
Arts
Spark your students’ creativity with tools to create their own art, music, stories, and even games!
History
Wind back the clock and allow your students to experience, first-hand, key moments in our world’s history.
Special Needs
Provide your students with safe, controlled environments to learn life skills for independence.
Career Exploration
Inspire your students to explore new career opportunities that
STEM
Fuel your student’s curiosity of exploration and development, from the depths of our oceans to the starts and beyond!
Social Studies
Send your students around the world from the comfort of own seats to learn about culture, people, and more.
Training and Support
Whether you are brand new to using gaming in the classroom or a seasoned veteran, you’ll have help every step of the way! Technology and teaching staff will have access to a library of online courses, printable guides, and a network of other VIRLI members to grow your immersive pedagogy.
Ready to get started?
Read our 5-step start guide or check out our library of content to start using in your classroom!