Learning

Learning is on the verge of a profound transformation through the integration of VR, AR, and Mixed Reality in both K-12 and higher education. Early projects and experiments in 2015-2016 benefited from the introduction of a new wave of consumer VR headsets. As we reach the end of the decade, we are now seeing well-developed Augmented and Virtual Reality projects in the learning environment.

Learning will be transformed through VR and Mixed Reality.

Many of the academic initiatives using VR are interdisciplinary in nature, bring together students in art, theater, media, technology, the social sciences, and the humanities.

Immersive Learning Challenges

Educational organizations face an array of challenges in the use of immersive technologies. There are issues of cost, accessibility, and how to integrate the technology into the curriculum. With a few exceptions, there is a lack of exceptional academic content outside of simulations in medical education and engineering. Finally, there are questions as to where immersive technology facilities should be located. We see a range of locations across educational organizations and schools from independent VR labs, to Makerspaces, STEM programs, media centers, and libraries. Despite the challenges, we are on the cusp of a radical transformation in the teaching-learning environment.

K-12 School Children using Virtual Reality.