{"id":13476,"date":"2026-06-10T01:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T08:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/?p=13476"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:47:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:47:37","slug":"thinglink-spotlight-lighting-up-immersive-learning-with-david-martin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/thinglink-spotlight-lighting-up-immersive-learning-with-david-martin\/","title":{"rendered":"ThingLink Spotlight! Lighting Up Immersive Learning with David Martin"},"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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing David!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I work in the Immersive Technology team at TAFE Queensland. Helping activate XR Hubs and bring immersive experiences to teachers and students across Queensland, Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">David&#8217;s Brilliant and Impactful ThingLink Project!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is 360 photo-based, linear safety tour of a commercial kitchen. It allows students to identify hazards, risks and safety notices. Audio, text and images are used on every scene and hotspot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" data-original-width=\"1920\" data-original-height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/view\/scene\/2108021778663080422\" type=\"text\/html\" style=\"border: none;\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script async src=\"\/\/cdn.thinglink.me\/jse\/responsive.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What inspired you to create this? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoting ThingLink as a tool for educators to create their own localised learning materials. This was created with a chef as subject matter expert and my experience as an instructional designer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is this experienced by the students? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s newly published but is fully ready and intended to be used with students attending the Southbank TAFE campus in Brisbane, Queensland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you love about ThingLink?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple interface to accomplish targeted and immersive content!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have any other ThingLink projects in the pipeline?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Re-usability is something to strive for, trying to use the same set of photos for higher order thinking or more complex topics. Though, a similar food safety is the next likely project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with David!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>David is our first trainer in Australia, bringing his enthusiasm, expertise and a love of motorbikes and guitars to the community. 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