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XR in Education Case Study in Focus: Oculus and Aptiv

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The power of Extended Reality technology for education isn’t just evident in the traditional school and university landscape. Increasingly, large companies around the world are discovering the value of immersive tools when it comes to bringing powerful training opportunities to professionals.

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VRARA Holds Annual Education Forum

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The VRAR Association held their regular Education Forum online on April 29. The virtual event, which included networking rounds, panel discussions, and expert presentations, was attended by hundreds of educators and solution providers. The Education Forum toed a close line when it came to hardware. Headsets as a Learning Tool.

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Top XR Vendors Majoring in Education for 2022

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Few things are more important than delivering the right education to individuals around the globe. The cloud has paved the way for a new era of collaborative remote learning, while AI tools and automated systems are assisting educators in their tasks. Meta (Oculus).

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Where is VR/AR and Education Now?

VRScout

In March 2014 Facebook bought Oculus and the current wave of interest in VR and AR was reborn. While the public largely scoffed at the awkward goggles, industry pundits proclaimed VR/AR would one day replace our 2D screens, and highlighted education as one of the top applications in the years to come. 5 Teacher adoption still lags.

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Hand Physics Lab Takes Oculus Quest Hand Tracking To New Heights

VRScout

Over 11 mind-blowing experiments and tools now available free via SideQuest. Despite having only been available on Oculus Quest for roughly three months, independent developers have already established a sizable catalog of unique hand tracking applications pushing the boundaries of Oculus technology. Image Credit: Holonautic.

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

VRScout

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. HistoryMaker VR launches August 13th on SteamVR for $9.99. Image Credit: Schell Games.

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Baby Shark VR & AR Experiences Keep Families Entertained & Educated Under Lockdown

VRScout

In an effort to help educate kids and families on the importance of proper handwashing, Pinkfong added a hygienic twist to one of its most popular songs, releasing “ Wash Your Hands with Baby Shark ,” and launching the #BabySharkHandWashChallenge campaign. Baby Shark AR Handwash Challenge . Million downloads.