Virtual reality, or VR, is taking off in education with an increasing number of schools adopting the technology.

VR allows students to experience destinations from across the world without ever having to leave the classroom. Imagine students being able to explore the pyramids of giza whilst sat at their desks. This is what virtual reality education allows.

Virtual reality, or VR, is taking off in education with an increasing number of schools adopting the technology.

VR allows students to experience destinations from across the world without ever having to leave the classroom. Imagine students being able to explore the pyramids of giza whilst sat at their desks. This is what virtual reality education allows.

How can virtual reality help students?

There are so many ways in which virtual reality can help students but the main points are below:

1. Students learn better through experience

VR provides students an opportunity to learn through experience, in contrast to the traditional methods of reading and writing.

2. VR has the ability to inspire

Being able to see and experience extraordinary locations within the classroom is completely unique to VR and it is inspirational to students.

3. VR sparks the imagination and encourages creative thinking

The immersive experience that VR provides is unparalleled in teaching. Students are “transported” out of the classroom and their imagination is allowed to flourish.

4. VR in education promotes peer interaction

Throughout the VR experience, students are encouraged to interact with each other. Afterwards, they are eager to share their thoughts and discuss their experiences.

5. VR engages students

Many students get bored with classic teaching methods. The modern technology of VR gets students’ attention like nothing else. We find that students instantly want to try out the VR.

6. VR provides realistic travel experiences

Using VR, schools can provide students with travel experiences that would not be possible or practical. Schools can save time and money whilst providing students with incredible experiences.

7. VR in the classroom is inclusive

With VR, every student gets the same opportunity to enjoy the experience. Unlike traditional school trips that can be too expensive for parents or too impractical for their children, VR is for all students.

8. VR offers memorable educational experiences

Long after the VR has finished, students remember the experience and they are eager to reflect on it in future lessons.

An Immersive Classroom

Source and more info: https://immersionvr.co.uk/about-360vr/vr-for-education/