Google Expeditions

Google Expeditions was an innovative international education platform that brought the world into classrooms through virtual reality. Designed for grade school to high school students, it allowed teachers to take their students on immersive field trips to explore cultural, environmental, and social topics worldwide. My company was honored to secure the first content production deal with Expeditions, creating impactful experiences that brought pressing global stories to life.

Among the projects we produced:

The Last Nomads: A poignant exploration of the Hadzabe people, one of the world’s last remaining nomadic tribes, highlighting the cultural, political, and environmental challenges threatening their way of life.
Rain and Sun: A deep dive into climate change’s impact on Tanzanian agriculture, documenting the struggles and adaptations of local farmers facing shifting weather patterns.
Refugee: A series addressing the Syrian refugee crisis in Germany, focusing on youth education, work assimilation, and cultural integration through sports.

Creating these experiences was both a technical and creative challenge. Filming in remote locations like rural Tanzania presented logistical hurdles, particularly in powering the large cameras required at the time. Reflecting on the advancements in technology since then, it’s remarkable to think similar shots can now be captured with pocket-sized devices that auto-stitch images together. Despite the challenges, the opportunity to bring these stories to life and share them with students worldwide was immensely rewarding.