Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
If you’ve ever put on VR goggles, then you’ll know just how impressive it is to feel like you’re transported to an entirely different world. This is what kids are currently learning in school. Students may get to explore virtual worlds through VR or experience interactive lessons with AR technology. This immersive learning enhances engagement and comprehension.VR and AR are completely revolutionizing learning for kids.
Many teachers are excited about the potential for welcoming VR into their classrooms. According to eLearning Inside, “Using AR apps, such as Shapes 3D, students can build and measure 3D shapes anywhere they like including the classroom. This allows students to learn about each shape’s complex dimensions and properties through a digital device.” It can also be used for geography, as it allows you to explore any place in the world, without having to leave the classroom. For example, “VR headsets allow students to explore anywhere in the world, including the Seven Wonders, the Louvre Museum, the North Pole, Machu Picchu, the Moon and Mars.” They can even use it to further understand a story they’re reading (eLearning Inside).