Top 10 Reasons Every School’s Tech Coordinator Should Add Merge EDU to the Curriculum

The technology coordinator of a school campus or district continually balances the need for innovation for students with the realities of budgets, teacher training, and long-term sustainability. They’re the bridge between classroom dreams and practical implementation—and they know that the right tools can make all the difference in student engagement and achievement.

Merge EDU is a future-ready, multi-purpose platform that delivers lasting value across grade levels and subject areas, especially science + STEM. 

Here are the top ten reasons why adding Merge EDU to your school’s curriculum should be a tech coordinator's next big tech win.

1. One Platform, Many Programs

Merge EDU spans science, STEM, enrichment, library, GT, special needs, and even CTE pathways. With over 1,000 hands-on 3D teaching aids, over 100+ interactive science simulations, and the ability for students to upload or create their own 3D objects, it’s a resource that teachers across departments can use without investing in separate platforms.

Hands-On AR for Future Professionals: How Merge EDU Enhances CTE Programs

Whether it’s virtual prototyping for an engineering project or exploring technical concepts in healthcare, Merge EDU brings immersive, future-focused learning to any CTE classroom.

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2. Makes the Abstract Tangible

From the layers of Earth to the structure of DNA, Merge EDU enables students to visualize concepts and transform complex topics into interactive, manipulable experiences. Students can hold the solar system in their hands, inspect fossils, explore a hurricane’s formation, and so much more—making “aha!” moments happen faster.

In 2025: More Frog Dissections Are Done in Augmented Reality

More and more frog dissections will be done in AR, helping schools overcome constraints like budget limitations, ethical concerns, and messy logistics.

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Clarifying Revolution and Rotation with Hands-On AR

The Earth’s journey around the Sun and rotation on its axis can be tricky topics, but the interactive models in Merge EDU turn these abstract movements into something students can see and hold.

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3. Works with Existing Devices

No costly device upgrades required. Merge EDU is compatible with most iOS, Windows devices, and Chromebooks your school already owns, making implementation straightforward and budget-friendly. Learn more about device compatibility for Merge EDU here.

How the Merge Cube Brings Augmented Reality to Chromebook Classrooms

If you’re looking for an easy, affordable way to bring immersive learning into your classroom, library or CTE lab—without touching your device budget—Merge EDU is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.

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Spatial computing used in today’s classroom with an iPad and Merge EDU

With a Merge Cube, Merge EDU apps, and an iPad, tangible, engaging and immersive learning opportunities are unlocked.

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4. Seamless Standards Alignment

The simulations and teaching aids align with NGSS, individual US state science standards, as well as international standards. Teachers can quickly integrate AR activities into existing lesson plans without reworking their curriculum from scratch. Find the standards here.

Why Merge EDU Is a Perfect Fit for Every Type of School

No matter what kind of school you lead, Merge EDU provides the tools and support to transform how your students learn, explore, and grow.

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5. Easy Teacher Adoption

User-friendly dashboards, ready-to-use activity plans, and quick-start guides mean teachers can be up and running in minutes—not weeks. The platform supports educators at every comfort level with technology.

Using the Merge Cube with Your School’s Curriculum

What if your students could hold that diagram… instead of just reading about it?

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6. Future-Ready Skill Building

Merge EDU helps prepare students for tomorrow’s careers by introducing them to tools and workflows used in science, medicine, engineering, architecture, and data visualization—building spatial reasoning and tech literacy. 

How Neurosurgeons Are Using the Merge Cube to Revolutionize Anatomy Education

Just like young learners can explore cells, fossils, and the water cycle with Merge EDU apps, future surgeons can hold and explore anatomical models that were once confined to textbooks or inaccessible labs

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7. Perfect for STEM Labs & Makerspaces

Merge Creator lets students scan, upload, and edit 3D models, providing an amazing visualization and “3D print-preview” tool that reduces wasted material and speeds up design iterations. It’s ideal for design thinking projects and engineering challenges. Learn more about Merge Creator here.

Visualize your 3D Print designs with a Merge Cube

The Merge Cube can be used to test and iterate designs in a virtual setting, allowing your students to make changes and improvements before committing to the final design.

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Transform Your Library or Makerspace with Merge EDU for Science and STEM

Science and STEM education are at the forefront of innovation, and libraries and makerspaces play a crucial role in providing access to these subjects for all members of the community. Merge’s award-winning augmented reality products are perfect for engaging students and inspiring a love of learning in science and STEM

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8. Engaging for All Learning Styles

Merge EDU integrates visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile elements, giving every learner—whether they prefer to see, hear, move, touch, or a combination of all of these—a pathway to understanding. 

The Cognitive Science Behind Merge Cubes

Merge Cubes don’t only provide innovative technology for students to experience—they also help educators provide engaging hands-on learning opportunities that make complex ideas easier to grasp.

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9. Reusable, Flexible, and Budget Conscious

A single Merge Cube is durable and can be used across grade levels and reused year after year. With unlimited ways to view, create, and share AR content, the ROI is immediate and long-lasting.

Enhancing Education Amidst Adversity: My Journey with Merge EDU

Merge Ambassador Spotlight: Zeny Ulloa, Ed.S.

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10. A “Wow” Factor for Parents & Community

From STEM nights to open houses, Merge EDU is a showstopper. The Mega Merge Cube becomes a collaborative station for students and a conversation starter with parents, board members, and visitors.

Why Every Science Center Needs a Merge Cube

If your science center is all about inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers, the Merge Cube belongs on your table.

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The Tech Coordinator’s Advantage

Tech coordinators bring high-impact tools into classrooms that genuinely improve learning while being easy to maintain. Merge EDU checks every box: engaging, standards-aligned, device-friendly, and future-ready.

When you introduce Merge EDU, you’re not just adding another tool—you’re giving your teachers a platform that inspires creativity, improves comprehension, and prepares students for a technology-driven future.

Learn more and schedule a demo today at trymerge.com.