{"id":12725,"date":"2026-01-06T05:38:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/?p=12725"},"modified":"2026-01-06T06:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:29:33","slug":"thinglink-spotlight-lighting-up-immersive-learning-with-giulia-calogero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/thinglink-spotlight-lighting-up-immersive-learning-with-giulia-calogero\/","title":{"rendered":"ThingLink Spotlight! Lighting Up Immersive Learning with Giulia Calogero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>ThingLink Luminaries<\/em>&nbsp;is a series of guest blog posts highlighting certified trainers who are creating interactive and immersive experiences to make learning more engaging, accessible, and meaningful. Our educators and learning designers bring a thoughtful approach to immersive learning, and their work reflects a deep commitment to creativity, pedagogy, and innovation.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In each profile post, we\u2019ll explore their background, teaching philosophy, and favorite ThingLink projects offering insight into how they\u2019re making a lasting impact in their classrooms, organizations and communities! Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tl-cta-block\"><h3>Would you like to become a ThingLink Certified Trainer?<\/h3><p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about the benefits of being part of our global ThingLink Certified Trainer community, check our page!<\/p><button class=\"tl-button tl-button--white tl-button--small tl-cta-block__button\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/certified-trainers\">thinglink certified trainers information<\/button><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction to Giulia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Giulia Calogero, and I teach Italian Literature and History in upper secondary school in the province of Taranto. 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