Virtual Reality | Tech & Learning

Using the Metaverse to Help Students With Intellectual Disabilities

By Erik Ofgang published 26 August 22

Award-winning educator Phil Hintz is studying how metaverse technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality can help students with intellectual disabilities build life and occupational skills

Two students with virtual reality headsets on react with joy to what they are seeing in the VR experience.

Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Existing Lessons

By Erik Ofgang published 6 June 22

Virtual reality can enhance educational experiences and is a powerful way to foster student engagement.

How To Setup Virtual Reality Or Augmented Reality In Schools For Free

By Luke Edwards published 12 May 22

Want virtual reality or augmented reality? Here's how to get it free

A student wearing virtual reality goggles lifts one arm in front of her seemingly to touch something she sees in an virtual environment

The Metaverse: 5 Things Educators Should Know

By Erik Ofgang published 11 May 22

As the metaverse draws increasing attention, a team of leading researchers has put together an evidence-based guide for educators

What Is Augmented Reality?

By Luke Edwards published 2 May 22

Augmented Reality could be the future of teaching and it's available to use right now.

What Is Virtual Reality?

By Luke Edwards published 25 April 22

Virtual reality is a powerful area of technological growth that's being used in education to change the way we teach.

VR in Education: Potential and Barriers for Effective Use

By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 22

Children’s use of virtual reality (VR) seemed to increase during lockdown but was most effective when incorporated with supporting materials that contextualized the VR experience.

Sandbox AR From Discovery Education Reveals The Future of AR in Schools

By Luke Edwards published 28 March 22

Sandbox AR explained by Phil Birchinall of Discovery Education as augmented reality shaping the future of education.

Using Virtual Environments & Other Edtech to Foster Inclusivity

By Erik Ofgang published 6 December 21

Professor Kathryn J. Biacindo at Fresno State finds students working in virtual environments with inclusive content learn more in less time.

Best VR and AR Systems for Schools 2021

By Luke Edwards published 2 August 21

Find the best VR and AR systems for schools to discover a new kind of school learning.

Virtual Reality Teaching: Successes and Challenges

By Erik Ofgang published 22 July 21

Using virtual reality for an introductory computer class taught professor Cristina Lopes a lot about implementing VR for instruction

How to Transition to Virtual Learning from Video Learning

By Ellen Ullman published 24 July 20

UMass Boston is increasing its virtual learning capabilities

How It’s Done: Using Google Expeditions and Tour Builder

By Sascha Zuger published 14 April 20

Google Expeditions can be used to take students on virtual field trips around the world without leaving their homes

Edtech in Action: Virtual Reality Field Trips

By Angie Raquepaw published 25 March 20

T&L Leadership Summit attendee Angie Raquepaw shares how Pickerington Local School Districts uses virtual reality for field trips

Boy in blue shirt looks through virtual reality goggles

zSpace Augmented and Virtual Reality Learning Platform Sales Climb

By TL Editors published 5 February 20

Today at TCEA 2020, zSpace Inc., zSpace announced a 100% sales increase in Texas of its augmented and virtual reality learning platform.

How It’s Done: Tech’s Gone Country - AR/VR in Rural Ed

By Sascha Zuger published 21 January 20

One rural district opened the world to their students using augmented and virtual reality elements to enrich core subjects and prepare them for the future.

Students adding protons and neutrons to an atom nucleus in the MEL Chemistry zSpace makerspace

zSpace and MEL Science Partner to Bring Chemistry Concepts to Augmented and Virtual Reality

By TL Editors published 16 January 20

Today at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), zSpace Inc. and MEL Science announced a partnership to bring MEL Science’s curriculum-based chemistry courses to zSpace’s augmented and virtual education platform.

Two kids wearing virtual reality headsets point upward

Five Tech Trends That Are Predicted to Fall Somewhere in Between Success and Failure

By Steven Lahullier published 24 December 19

This list contains a variety of trends that did not meet expectations but also did not completely flop.

Real photo combined with virtual characters: man vs dinoasaur

CoSpaces Edu: Excellent Learning Tool for Advanced Students

By TL Editors published 13 November 19

CoSpaces Edu makes coding 3D virtual reality worlds engaging and accessible.

5G with wireless symbol and icons of connectivity over world map.

How is 5G Set to Change the Classroom?

By Catherine Ellis/TechRadar published 25 September 19

Faster, smarter and more interactive – a new generation of learning