The Virtual Reality Classroom: Separating the Hype from the Education Reality

The Allure of Virtual Reality in Education

Virtual reality creates immersive, multi-sensory learning environments that can make education more engaging and fun. 

The Reality of Virtual Reality in Education

While VR promises a seismic shift in education, integration in mainstream education has been slow. 

Decoding the Health Concerns

Extended VR use can lead to digital eyestrain or ‘VR sickness’, symptoms of which include headaches 

The Research Perspective

Studies on virtual reality in education are still emergent but encouraging.

Practical Tips for Incorporating VR in Classroom

For educators intending to incorporate VR, it’s vital to make the technology serve pedagogical goals.