CSER National Lending Library

Posted on Mar 8 2022 by Susie
The CSER National Lending Library offers schools the opportunity to engage with the Digital Technologies curriculum with a range of learning tools with lesson plans and user guides. Since the library began in 2016, with thanks to the support of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment, CSER have distributed over 2260 loans to schools across the country!

Have you ever thought about borrowing from the CSER National Lending Library? Currently the library range includes the following kits:

New! Digital CoSpaces Kit

This digital kit features license access to CoSpaces Pro, designed for 30 participants (including teacher), and is well suited to years 5-10. Each kit contains:

  • CoSpaces Pro License access for 30 seats (including teacher) 
  • Links to lesson ideas and resources
  • This kit is in a digital format - delivered via email with license access for the loan period. 

New! CoSpaces 360 Kit

This kit features CoSpaces, 360 camera and iPad designed for 1 classroom, and is well suited to years 6-10 . Each kit contains:

  • CoSpaces Pro License access for 30 seats (including teacher)
  • 360 degree camera for photos to create unique content in CoSpaces 
  • iPad to view Augmented Reality content.
  • Merge Cubes x 2
  • Learning resources and useful links

Augmenting Reality Kit

This kit features 4 sets of Augmented Reality materials in various formats designed for 1-2 classrooms, and is well suited to years 5-10 although can also be used for later years. Each kit contains:

  • a range of t-shirts compatible with AR apps (eg Virtuali-tee, Indigital)
  • AR flash cards
  • AR posters
  • 4 x iPads with relevant apps loaded
  • iExplore Brain books
  • iExplore Space books

Augmented Reality in Space Kit

This space themed kit features 4 sets of Augmented Reality materials in various formats designed for 1-2 classrooms, and is well suited to years 5-10 although can also be used for later years. Each kit contains:

  • 4 x AstroReality mini solar system
  • iExplore Space books
  • AR Space cards
  • AR Space posters
  • 4 x iPads with apps loaded

Merge Cube AR Kits

This kit features the versatile Merge Cubes enabling students to explore, play and problem solve with Augmented Reality.  Designed for 1 classroom, it is recommended for Years 5-10 (manufacturer recommends 10 years and over). Each kit contains:

  • 8 merge cubes
  • MergeEdu license access to apps and dashboard
  • 4 ipads
  • Lesson plan exemplars 

Virtual Reality Quest Kit

This kit features immersive Virtual Reality standalone headsets and the opportunity for students to create art, explore and go on quests. Designed for 1-2 classrooms, it is recommended for Year 7-10 (device usage recommends for 13 years and over). Each kit contains:

  • 4 x Oculus Quest VR headsets with hand controls
  • iPad with apps including Oculus, Tiltbrush, Anne Frank's house and more
  • chromecast
  • Insta360 OneX camera
  • SD card

Register your interest in a kit today via: CSER Lending Library

map of library kits distributed across Australia
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