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Immersive Learning in Action: Transforming Classrooms with Engagement and Purpose
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Alejandro Lozano, Former Educator, Current Senior Manager – Responsible Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Verizon; and Phil Birchinall, FRSA, Former Educator, Current Senior Director, Immersive Content, Discovery Education
Sponsored by Verizon and Discovery Education
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Join us for an engaging edWebinar designed to bring immersive learning to life in your classroom. In this interactive session, we explore the principles of immersion and how they can be used to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and drive student engagement across grade levels and content areas.
Educators:
- Discover how immersive learning tools can transform teaching and learning
- Explore strategies to create safe, purposeful, and impactful immersive experiences
- Learn techniques to amplify student engagement and achievement using real-world applications
This edWebinar features the Discovery Education Immersive Learning platform and highlight innovative resources from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, both free to use. Perfect for educators in grades 3–12 who are ready to enhance their teaching practice with cutting-edge, student-centered approaches.
About the Presenters
Alejandro Lozano, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, has worked in education for the past 12 years and is passionate about working towards bridging the digital divide. At Verizon, he is part of the Responsible Business team and is charged with leading STEM Content Partnerships for Verizon Innovative Learning that provide participating schools with critical resources and support. Prior to joining Verizon, Alejandro was a Senior Program Manager at Arizona State University. He received bachelor’s degrees in both supply chain management and business economics from California State University, Long Beach. Alejandro also holds an MBA from Arizona State University.
Phil Birchinall leads the award-winning Immersive Content team at Discovery Education, developing ground-breaking apps and content used in classrooms around the world. Phil has been an educator, edtech entrepreneur, and innovation leader for over 30 years, creating and delivering high-impact content into the classroom. Prior to joining Discovery Education, among other roles, he was the principal development officer for Europe-wide projects and initiatives, leading on education innovation across several European countries. Phil was joint founder and Managing Director of Inspyro LTD, the award-winning immersive content creator, prior to its acquisition by Discovery Education in 2019. In 2022, he was named as one of the pioneers of immersive learning.
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Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia resources, and the largest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe.
