CEHHS Tech Sandbox

Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida, is using virtual reality (VR) technology in its classrooms, providing students with immersive learning experiences. This initiative allows students to explore subjects like biology and history in a more interactive manner. The school's use of VR aims to enhance student engagement and understanding by offering hands-on experiences that traditional teaching methods may not provide. Educators at Atlantic Coast High believe this approach can revolutionize the way students learn and retain information. For more information, check out the following article (https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/education/2025/02/26/kind-of-revolutionary-virtual-reality-comes-to-atlantic-coast-high/79210265007/).

Come learn more about how VR can be used to learn more about biology and history in a new way at the Tech Sandbox at FSU's Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. Explore the human body and careers in medicine with MedicalHolodeck, or walk through Anne Frank’s house and learn more about how to teach a history lesson on this topic.

The Tech Sandbox is located in STB 3201 and is open Monday 10 am to 2 pm, and Tuesday through Thursday 9 am to 3 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to blend technology with career exploration!

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Remember when floppy disks, VHS tapes, and dial-up internet were cutting-edge? National Retro Day is a perfect time to reflect on how far technology has come. From clunky brick phones to sleek smartphones, and bulky CRT monitors to ultra-thin OLED screens, innovation has transformed the way we live, work, and connect.

The technology of the past century laid the foundation for today’s advancements. Early computers revolutionized data processing, landline telephones connected people across distances, and film cameras captured history in the making. These innovations paved the way for modern breakthroughs, proving that each step in technology’s evolution builds on the last.

While we celebrate the nostalgia of past tech, it's also a chance to appreciate today's advancements like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and robotics. Visit Anne’s College Technology Sandbox to explore our tech museum filled with gadgets from the past and experience firsthand how emerging technologies like VR and robotics are shaping the future.

Remember when floppy disks, VHS tapes, and dial-up internet were cutting-edge? National Retro Day is a perfect time to reflect on how far technology has come. From clunky brick phones to sleek smartphones and bulky CRT monitors to ultra-thin OLED screens, innovation has transformed the way we live, work, and connect.

Happy National Inventors Day! Today, we celebrate the visionaries who turn bold ideas into reality! Whether you're a future engineer, designer, or problem-solver, there’s never been a better time to explore the tools shaping the future of innovation.

Looking for new ways to explore your creativity and invent something? Check out these hands-on technologies at Anne’s College Technology Sandbox:

3D Printing & 3D Pens
- Design and print your own creations, from prototypes to artistic models, layer by layer.
- Whether you're crafting functional tools or unique sculptures, 3D printing empowers you to bring imagination to life!

LEGO Education SPIKE Kits
- Learn coding, engineering, and robotics with interactive LEGO projects!
- Build structures, program movement, and solve challenges—just like real-world inventors and engineers.

Cue & Dash Robots
- Program and control smart, AI-powered robots that teach coding, logic, and automation.
- See how robotics is revolutionizing industries and experiment with your own automated designs!

Want to get hands-on? Visit the Technology Sandbox in STB 3201 and explore the future of innovation. For more information on the technology available, enroll in our Canvas page and check out our website. We look forward to seeing what you invent!