Cyber STEM Academy, developed by Immersive 3D, is a virtual universe of teacher designed 3D schools. Frank Vivirito founded Immersive 3D in 2010 to create a more engaging means for kids to learn STEM topics. He wanted a solution that would motivate the modern, tech-savvy students that would fit the budgets, time, and experience level of every teacher, school, and district.

Upon registration, a new school is created for the teacher, and they have control over the different attributes of that school. The classrooms and laboratories are pre-populated with lessons and experiments, and there is also a gymnasium and auditorium for additional physics and acoustics experiments. Teachers can invite other teachers to participate in the design process, as well as invite students from through a school, district, or even from around the world.

Students can move through the school as if they were in a traditional role-playing game (RPG), exploring and discovering different lessons, activities, and experiments. It’s a very engaging learning experience, and teachers can create their own assessments to make sure their students are staying on track.