Virtual Reality
tools in education
Learning through experiences has long been considered
superior to learning via simply reading or listening. VR can be used to simulate
scenarios right within the confines of the home or classroom and provides
students with experiences that are too difficult to replicate.
Nearpod:
Nearpod is a widely used tool that brings together virtual reality and augumented reality applications with more traditional lesson plan. It offers virtual field trip experiences ,in which students can learn about worldwide historic sites. With hundreds of free and paid VR lesson plan, it has numerous educational materials for grades K-12 and various school subjects. This application is compatible with tablets, mobile devices and desktop computers as well.
Unimersiv:
Unimersiv is an application, available on a wide range of VR devices and platforms, that provides VR educational experiences to students and educators. Through virtual and augumented reality, students can explore multiple topics ranging from history and space,to human anatomy .The app is available for free for IOS and Android.
Veative:
Veative developed 3D ,virtual, augumented and mixed reality educational technologies and content to enhance learning experiences in K-12 and higher education. Content is adapted to suit all classrooms,curricula and languages. Veative features a library that provides hundreds of free and paid VR modules in science and mathematics for different grade level. The veative VR learn app is available on android and supported by VeativeVR headsets.
Youtube 360 videos:
Youtube’s official VR channel supports 360 video uploading and playback on mobile devices and in a browser on computers.For a more immersive experience ,students can watch videos with VR headsets.
NYT VR virtual
reality:
NYT VR is a mobile app that allows students to experience stories in an immersive 360-degree video experience.Explore real-time stories and news by the The New York Times journalists. Download the app on Android and IOS. Also available for VR headsets.
EON
Reality-Education:
Supporting over 30 virtual and augumented reality devices and 8000 applications, EON reality creates immersive experiences and promotes experiential learning in the field of higher education. A wide range of subjects are available to improve creativity,critical thinking,problem solving and communication. EON Reality-Education apps available for Android and IOS.
