article thumbnail

Immersive Technology for Education: How Virtual Reality Will Change the Learning Process

ARPost

The rapid development of technology could not but affect the educational process. Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment.

article thumbnail

How Augmented and Virtual Reality Can Help to Evolve Education

ARPost

The original use case for augmented and virtual reality was not so much practicality, but rather entertainment. The entertainment factor remains, however, perhaps it is this which makes it so practical, in terms of education. There’s no reason education shouldn’t be the same. Teaching Methods Are Becoming Outdated.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

ARPost

Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. Virtual Reality and Game Development Major – a Needed Addition to the Educational Offer. Ohio University – Leading Transformation in the Educational Field.

Ohio 432
article thumbnail

Applications of Virtual Reality for Nonprofits

ARPost

Therefore, some nonprofits have started using virtual reality technology to assist them in their fundraising efforts. For instance, this could be a virtual reality video that provides a perspective of someone’s daily life if they have dementia. Educating Employees. Spreading Awareness of Causes.

article thumbnail

University of Miami Builds an Educational Metaverse with ENGAGE

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The Top Immersive Education Trends to Watch in 2024 New Meta Quest for Education Product Due this Year How Immersive Learning can Help Education, Governmental Shortages ENGAGE is a SaaS Enterprise advanced spatial computing platform that allows professionals, event organisers, educators, and businesses to create their own virtual worlds.

Miami 169
article thumbnail

How Different Age Groups Can Use Virtual Reality

ARPost

Virtual reality is becoming increasingly popular among consumers and businesses. It can power various genres of video games, and people use headsets for fun, fitness , and social interaction. However, virtual reality is still relatively new. As it evolves, more use cases will emerge. Children (13-18).

article thumbnail

4 Inventive Examples of Virtual Reality in Education

ARPost

See Also: Can Virtual Reality Improve Science Education? We’ll also take a look at three additional examples of super creative applications of virtual reality in education. Virtual Field Trips: A Mars Field Trip. See Also: Can Augmented Reality Shorten the Learning Curve?