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Watch These Schoolchildren Discover the HoloLens for the First Time

VRScout

For the first time in Norway, students at a primary school have experienced one of the Microsoft HoloLens’ greatest applications — education. The science lesson, presented by Pointmedia , took kids at Åssiden Elementary School to outer space to learn about our Earth and Solar System. “I could see asteroids. .

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Will The Metaverse Need Policing?

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Backed by technology giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta, this environment has the potential to change many aspects of people’s everyday lives. However, it also presents a unique set of challenges from a safety, privacy, and security standpoint. Even concepts like the virtual workplace are becoming increasingly appealing.

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The Virtual Arena: Educators Learn Their VR

Peter Graham

The latest trends including touchscreen, tablets, 3D Printing, programmable robotics and smart learning technology were presented. And part of the RiVR Link (“ classroom in a Box ”) offering a turnkey VR solution, and Google Expeditions platforms. Image credit: KWP.