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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

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The use of VR in education can make learning more entertaining, encourage STEM programs, and help with distance education. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv.

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Ed Games Expo Returns With A Full Day Dedicated To VR And AR Education

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The annual conference brings together industry voices who are leading the way for playful, educational tech. The Educational Games Expo kicked-off this week in Washington, DC. Are you ready for some game-based learning? Department of Education (@usedgov) January 6, 2020. It's #EDGamesExpo week!

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Educational VR App ‘HistoryMaker VR’ Has Students Performing As Famous Figures From U.S. History

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According to developer Schell Games ( I Expect you To Die, Until You Fall ), HistoryMaker VR is intended for middle school-aged students as an educational content creation tool designed to increase retention through VR-powered active learning. Image Credit: Schell Games. history, ranging all the way back to the 1700’s.

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4 Inventive Examples of Virtual Reality in Education

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See Also: Can Virtual Reality Improve Science Education? Well, a bunch of school kids from Washington D.C. We’ll also take a look at three additional examples of super creative applications of virtual reality in education. Lockheed Martin’s educational subsidiary, Generation Beyond, was behind the project.

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3 New VR Arcades Hit Utah, Ohio, and Washington, DC

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VR Arcades are beginning to make their spread across the US, offering users timed access to consumer VR systems and an array of games. That’s the idea behind three new VR Arcades that have opened in Utah, Ohio, and Washington, DC, which are leveraging the HTC Vive as the go-to ‘out-of-home’ VR platform for such activities.

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Can Virtual Reality be a Game Changer for Learning?

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This education theory is based on the idea that we learn and remember things much better when doing something ourselves than by merely watching someone else do it or being told about it. The post Can Virtual Reality be a Game Changer for Learning? Will virtual reality help you learn a language more quickly?

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CrashCourse: The VR Experience That Teaches Young Football Players About the Dangers of Concussion

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Most of these concussions occur while playing football, a fast-paced, contact game. A VR Football Game With Learning Opportunities. The VR experience developed with the input of a team of neurosurgeons from Stanford University immerses the users into a typical football game. Interactive Game.