Islamic Museum of Australia – Islamic Research and Information Center (IRIC) https://iric.org Sun, 08 Oct 2023 06:32:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.14 https://iric.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/iric-favicon.png Islamic Museum of Australia – Islamic Research and Information Center (IRIC) https://iric.org 32 32 Islamic Museum unveils augmented reality journey for Australian students https://iric.org/islamic-museum-unveils-augmented-reality-journey-for-australian-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=islamic-museum-unveils-augmented-reality-journey-for-australian-students https://iric.org/islamic-museum-unveils-augmented-reality-journey-for-australian-students/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:00:04 +0000 https://iric.org/?p=29181 An augmented reality exhibition titled “Winds of Change” has been launched at the Islamic Museum of Australia in Victoria, sponsored by the Andrews Labor Government.

Victorian students will experience historical moments, including crewing a Torres Strait pearl boat and exploring Arnhem Land in the 1700s.

Winds of Change exhibition in Islamic Museum of Australia

Winds of Change exhibition in Islamic Museum of Australia Islamic Museum unveils augmented reality journey for Australian students

 

Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins highlighted the exhibition’s significance in celebrating the connections between First Nations communities and Australian Muslims.

The program, backed by a $120,000 investment, combines digital reconstructions, webinars, and excursions to educate students about the shared history of Muslim migration and First Nations Peoples.

Source: The National Tribune Australia

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