The VR Soldier
There are many positive implications associated with virtual reality technology. In the educational industry, VR can unlock a lot of new opportunities. One such option is being explored in New Zealand. Ian Taylor wants to offer inmates a different approach to learning new skills and obtaining relevant information. VR as an Educational Tool in Prisons […]
From an educational point of view, virtual reality technology offers a lot of potential for the future. Clemson University students can now learn robotics through a dedicated VR program. This new educational effort has also secured $1.79m in funding from the Office of Naval Research. Using VR as an Educational Medium Even though most people […]
Virtual reality continues to make inroads in the world of education Arizona State, a renowned US university, now lets students pay for a VR headset using their student loan. This offer is only extended to select students, yet it can set a precedent for other institutions to follow. Arizona State Fully Embraces VR It is […]
The advantages or consequences of being exposed to VR have yet to be researched properly. It is evident this technology will do things to our body and brain in many different ways. One particular study claims VR can help people remember information better. A rather unexpected finding, although one that warrants further explanation. A Positive […]
There is a very good chance virtual reality will transform the education system as a whole. This new technology can improve the way people learn new information or skills. A new platform has been developed in Peoria to revolutionize the way to learn through immersive VR technology. Enduvo can be a Game Changer One has […]
It is evident there will be more correlations between VR and education in the future. Not only because this technology can be a viable educational tool, but also because there need to be proper training courses. One New Jersey college has taken the plunge by launching a virtual reality degree. Students can effectively be able […]
Virtual reality is making its way into the educational sector at an accelerating pace. At Cornell School District, a VR headset is currently being used to help with education. Considering how this is a high-poverty district, the choice to experiment with fancy and expensive technology raises a lot of questions. While the students seem to […]
Creative use cases for virtual reality technology have become more apparent in recent months. It is evident VR is about so much more than just content consumption these days. MEL Science wants to use this technology to get kids more excited about learning chemistry. Transforming innovation through new technologies will not be easy, that much […]
It is always good to see Vr technology being used for purposes other than entertainment. Play4REAL will be a new Yale lab focusing on developing and testing VR games for health education. This new initiative will get a lot of support from Oculus, as they will provide the necessary hardware to do so. It will […]
It is evident the educational sector can benefit quite a lot from embracing virtual reality. Whether or not this shift will occur anytime soon, remains to be seen. Embracing the VR world for educational purposes is known as technsplanation. Although the word is quite a mouthful, it is a term we will need to get […]