Virtual Reality in Education is an article written by seventh grade science teacher John Shaffer. Some of his ideas to incorporate virtual reality in education are as follows:
-development of "VR math flash cards" (vision, color, touch, sound)
-bilingual math VR flash cards
-bilingual reading; imagine, walking into a VR room, touching items and getting feedback.
-social studies; imagine, looking at a VR globe, where a country and information can pop up when pressed, on a world geography map filled with experiences of geography, culture, peoples daily lives, language, and founding history.
-science; demonstrating cells, photosynthesis, space, chemistry, geology, physical and environmental science.
John Shaffer hopes to become involved in any of the following areas:
participate directly in research regarding Virtual Reality benefits.
This would include all areas of program development, data gathering and analysis.
Working with a facility or school test site that would be willing to participate in program development.
This would involve developing Virtual Reality learning experiences for application in the classroom content curriculum. One such area to develop, mathematic programs and follow data for student enhancement.
Direct involvement with a commercial venture.
This area would pursue all data and concepts in developing programs including education, sports training and entertainment.
I feel like this is a very interesting article about technology in the classroom.
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I never thought of virtual reality in the classroom before. I would have never thought of it in a math or science class, but it is a good idea. The article seemed interesting and it is definately something to think about.
Do you use virtual reality in your classroom? Its a great idea and will use it more in future classrooms.
I think virtual reality would be beneficial for younger students simply because we live in the "video game" generation.
On the other hand,
Why would you use virtual reality when you can just use reality itself!
Virtual reality could be useful depending on the situation. Of course with Driver's Ed. in High School but what about Science. Students could dissect a real human body instead of frogs! The possibilities are endless.
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