AN OER COURSE FOR TEACHING STEM WITH ADVANCED ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES
Gain insight into the latest advancements in educational technology and learn how to develop interactive learning experiences for your students! The introductory-level Integrating Virtual Labs in STEM Teaching (IVLST) online course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to incorporate virtual laboratories, harness the power of simulations, and effectively integrate technology into your STEM teaching.
This free, open educational resource (OER) course provided by the Commonwealth of Learning is open to teachers, student teachers, teacher educators, instructional designers, and other educational professionals from around the world. Join us in shaping the future of STEM education and preparing the next generation of innovators!
Watch the video below for an introduction to IVLST from Dr Evode Mukama and Dr Schontal Moore of the Commonwealth of Learning, and be sure to download the brochure for further details and distribution through your personal and professional networks.
This free, open educational resource (OER) course provided by the Commonwealth of Learning is open to teachers, student teachers, teacher educators, instructional designers, and other educational professionals from around the world. Join us in shaping the future of STEM education and preparing the next generation of innovators!
Watch the video below for an introduction to IVLST from Dr Evode Mukama and Dr Schontal Moore of the Commonwealth of Learning, and be sure to download the brochure for further details and distribution through your personal and professional networks.
IVLST AT A GLANCE
| Schedule | 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026 |
| Registration | Full registration is open now |
| Intended audience | Secondary and tertiary STEM teachers, student teachers, teacher educators, and instructional designers from around the world |
| Language | English |
| Pacing | Self-paced, completing within 5 weeks |
| Expected workload | 25 hours total (5 hours per week) |
| Challenge level | Introductory |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Certification | Certificates of Participation and Completion available (at no charge) |
REGISTRATION FOR IVLST IS NOW OPEN
Click below to register in Integrating Virtual Labs in STEM Teaching for our 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026 offering.
COURSE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
This course has been co-designed with partners from across Africa and the Caribbean. In Africa, the Botswana Teaching Professional Council, the South African Council for Educators, and the Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education have contributed to the course. From the Caribbean, partners include Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Jamaica Teaching Council, and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Belize, working through the Teaching and Learning Institute.
