Faculty Resources
Ready-to-use tools, case examples, and integration guides for embedding immersive technologies into graduate counseling courses.
Celebrating the Journey
As we bring our RSA Innovative training program to a close, we celebrate the creativity, commitment, and innovation that made it such a powerful learning experience.
Through our online courses enriched with podcasts, case studies, and 360-degree videos, participants explored complex topics in flexible, accessible, and engaging ways.
We took learning beyond the classroom with online skill enhancement exercises, offering the chance to step into virtual simulation labs, immersive VR environments, and even VR enhanced with AI avatars. These tools brought practice to life—allowing learners to test their skills, engage authentically, and receive meaningful feedback in safe, supportive spaces.
Together, these experiences didn’t just build knowledge—they built confidence, competence, and community. We conclude this program with pride in what we’ve achieved and excitement for how these tools will continue to shape the future of counselor education and professional training.
A UWGLive Simulation Specialist shares reflections on six years of the RSA Innovative Training grant, highlighting how immersive simulations strengthened counselor training, improved student readiness, and advanced equity in vocational rehabilitation education.
Our Next Steps
We have created a webcast series that allows us to continue supporting both academic and agency training programs. Virtual Practice, Real Impact: Enhancing Graduate Counseling Programs with Immersive Technology is a two-part series and includes materials for use in multiple learning contexts.
Agency Training Materials
Practical modules tailored for professional staff development, ensuring skills are transferable across academic and practice settings.
Immersive Learning Assets
Podcasts, case studies, 360-degree videos, and companion materials that provide flexible entry points for learners.
Skill Enhancement Options
Exercises designed with layered opportunities for practice in virtual simulation labs, immersive VR, and VR enhanced with AI avatars. These not only build competence but also provide formative feedback loops for growth.
Skilled Consultants
In addition, the AIR4VR team is prepared to expand its impact by engaging specialized consultants to meet developmental needs in both academic and agency settings. This includes:
- Training Developers to design and align content with evolving learning objectives.
- Instructors who bring expertise in immersive teaching and counseling pedagogy.
- Media Experts to enhance video, audio, and interactive content production.
- Virtual Reality Specialists to identify and implement new VR opportunities.
- Program Evaluation Consultants to ensure that training outcomes are measurable, sustainable, and aligned with best practices.
