Immersive Learning – Virtual Site Study to Ancient Egypt

Immersive learning is powerful to engage students through interactive virtual learning. The Santa Sabina Lumination Labs are a fabulous resource which provides students studying History the opportunity to have virtual access to ancient sites from around the world within a lesson and engage in deep learning. Year 11 Ancient History students were given the opportunity to take on the role of archaeologist and virtually explore the tomb of Nefertiti to better understand the beliefs of ancient Egyptian society and investigate the importance of material culture to reconstruct past societies.

Brigida Zagora
Head of HSIE (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Student Reflections

Our Ancient History class used the Lumination Lab to virtually explore an ancient site and it was one of the most fun learning I have had at school yet! We had a lot of fun during this interactive experience. While wearing the headset I could see inside of the Egyptian tombs and also through the earphones begin to feel the experience. The virtual reality allowed me to walk around the tomb and touch the hieroglyphics on the walls. The experience really helped our Ancient History class learn and see the Egyptian tombs while still being at Santa Sabina. This is the next best experience other than going to Egypt physically.
Amelia Qasim
Year 11

Today in Ancient History we were in the interactive Lumination Labs. These labs utilise technology to create an immersive experience as we walked through the tomb of Nefertari. It was interesting to have this experience and to consider the importance of using material culture to highlight past societies.
Gabrielle Karakatsanis
Year 11

It was a really interesting to be able to read the hieroglyphic inscriptions on the tomb walls, and being able to go up and down the tomb stairs. This virtual reality experience was so much better than just looking on Google images.
Allegra Gibson
Year 11

The Lumination Lab was benifical because it has expanded my knowledge. We went through the tomb of Nefertari virtually and learnt alot.
Harper Harris-Roxas
Year 11

It was a highly immersive experience and it felt really realistic. I would recommend this to anybody who has an interest in Ancient History or Egyptian culture.
Amy Blu
Year 11

The Lumination Labs are very engaging and intriguing. The use of technology to go to an ancient site and explore it was absolutely astonishing. It is a ground-breaking experience and it is extremely educational.
Gabriella Capezio
Year 11