Students in a Dreamscape Learn enhanced classroom using virtual reality headsets.

Become a fellow with Dreamscape Learn

New College invites proposals from faculty wishing to strengthen learning outcomes by incorporating Dreamscape Learn (DSL).

Could dreamscape learn work in your course?

Dreamscape Learn is ASU’s immersive virtual reality learning platform. This fellowship supports faculty who want to use an existing Dreamscape Learn module to strengthen student engagement, understanding or experiential learning.

Faculty teaching online courses may also be able to use 2D versions of many Dreamscape Learn modules.

At a glance

 $2,500

Award for each selected Fellow

 Up to eight Fellows

Faculty from across New College may apply

  Possible course release

Available when necessary and feasible, with school director approval

 Nov. 6, 2026

Proposals due by Nov. 6, selection announcements on Nov. 15

Get started in three steps

What to include in your proposal

Use this checklist before submitting:

  1. Dreamscape Learn content
    Identify the existing module or modules you plan to use.
  2. Course information
    Identify the current or proposed course into which the Dreamscape Learn content will be integrated.
  3. Implementation timeline
    Include the year, semester, modality and course title.
  4. Connection to learning outcomes
    Briefly explain how the Dreamscape Learn experience will complement the course’s goals and student learning outcomes.

How proposals will be evaluated

Reviewers will consider:

  • Alignment with the course’s goals and learning outcomes
  • Fit with the course topic, student level, modality and disciplinary context
  • Potential to improve student engagement, deepen understanding or expand experiential learning
  • Thoughtful and innovative use of immersive learning
  • Clear benefits for students

Reviewers will consider:

  • Whether the proposed timeline and implementation plan are realistic
  • Whether the integration could continue in future course offerings
  • Whether the approach could be used across multiple sections or adapted by other faculty and programs

Reviewers will consider:

  • How the faculty member plans to evaluate the effect on student learning
  • Whether the proposal is clear, complete and well organized
  • Whether all requested information is included

Possible assessment methods include student feedback, assignments, performance measures and reflection activities.


Expectations of Faculty Fellows

Selected Fellows will:

  • Integrate one or more existing Dreamscape Learn experiences into the course identified in their proposal.
  • Clearly align the experience with the course’s learning outcomes.
  • Deliver the enhanced course during the term identified in the proposal.
  • Coordinate scheduling, student transportation and instructor-led facilitation when an experience is available only at the Tempe campus or MIX Center.
  • Assess the effect of the enhancement on student learning and share their findings with New College.
  • Participate in a small number of cohort meetings.
  • Contribute to a brief closing report that will help guide expansion across New College’s four schools.

Ready to apply?

Email your proposal to Louis Mendoza by Nov. 6, 2026.

Selections will be announced Nov. 15, 2026. Up to eight fellowships will be awarded.

Email your proposal