This article by FORBES Magazine looks at how “virtual and mixed reality are transforming how students learn. From exploring the insides of a Roman battlefield and dissecting a human heart in 3D to walking on the surface of Mars, VR/MR technologies [are enabling] the creation of immersive experiences that enhance learning beyond what is possible in the physical world.”

Contributor Ray Ravaglia covering leadership in education explained current developments: “In April 2024, Meta announced its development of a new educational offering for Meta Quest headsets, aimed at providing teachers, trainers, and administrators access to a range of education-specific apps and features. In November 2024, the Meta for Education beta program launched with over a dozen colleges and universities across the US and UK.”

On the top of engagement, Tom Merrick, Assistant Director of VR/AR Initiatives at the University of Miami School of Communication’s Interactive Media department “discussed students’ reactions to VR. ‘In classrooms, where some sessions are in person and others in VR, no one misses the VR sessions,’ Merrick [said].

Read the full article at FORBES.com.