Barrington 220 Joins Purdue and Apple to Pioneer the Future of Spatial Computing

Barrington 220 is stepping into a new dimension of learning. Recently, our district joined a select group of educational leaders from across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana for an exclusive invitation to Purdue University’s new Spatial Computing Lab.

Developed in partnership with Apple, this state-of-the-art hub is designed as a collaborative ecosystem where students create immersive 3D content and faculty explore groundbreaking research methods. By witnessing Purdue’s implementation firsthand, Barrington leadership gained vital insights into the "lessons learned" and best practices for bringing this cutting-edge technology into a PK–12+ environment.

Bringing the Vision to Barrington 220

The timing of this collaboration couldn't be better. Following our district's acquisition of 12 Apple Vision Pro devices last year, we are ready to move from the testing phase to the hands-on phase.

Our goal is simple yet ambitious—to discover ways that spatial computing can redefine the classroom experience. Among other ideas, we want to empower:

• Students to present their ideas in 3D "canvases" and engage with complex subjects through immersive visualization.
• Staff to utilize infinite screen real estate to teach, evaluate, and inspire in ways that were previously impossible.

 Get Involved: Summer U 2026

We know that the best technology is only as effective as the educators who lead it. To support our staff in this transition, we are thrilled to announce an upcoming Summer U course dedicated to the Apple Vision Pro.

This hands-on workshop will allow high school teachers to:

• Experience the hardware and navigate the visionOS interface.
• Collaborate with peers on how to integrate spatial apps into existing curricula.
• Explore new pedagogies that move beyond traditional digital tools.

Keep an eye on the Summer U catalog for registration details. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a new possibility in educational technology.