Virtual Reality: Learn

Case studies in a wide range of uses of VR, from Morehouse College, Atlanta International School, International School of Amsterdam, Berlin Brandenburg International School and International School of Helsinki.

A large set of learning and case study materials of ClassVR and other VR tools in use in education. Includes school examples, data sheets and sample lessons.

In this authoritative collection, a team of international experts outline the emerging trends and developments in the use of 3D virtual worlds for teaching and learning. Edited by Sue Gregory, Mark J. W. Lee, Barney Dalgarno, and Belinda Tynan

Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR).

In the era of digital devices, we have an opportunity to enable better learning with technology. Virtual Reality (VR) seems to be the natural next step for the evolution of education.

In a world where technology is a dominant feature in our daily lives, virtual reality is becoming more prominent in a wide range of industries.

A framework for teaching with New York Times 360 V.R. videos, plus eight lesson plans for STEM and the humanities.

Google VR, Maps, Streetview, AR, Lens and much more.

Summary report on digitization of learning and virtual worlds.

Extensive report from OECD, with many elements of educational technology & innovation.

IMPORTANT - There is potential for VR to encourage false memories in young learners. Don't use realistic VR with students under Grade 4, and ensure that students are reminded often that the experience is virtual, not real.

Explore the projects at StanfordVR on perceptions of technology on learning, memory and wellbeing.

A useful guide to using VR safely in schools. Read before using VR with students.

Read this before using VR with students.

AR/VR can make important contributions to equity and inclusion if it is designed with these goals in mind. It can serve as a tool to help tackle implicit biases, improve access to opportunities, and create new channels for communication, community, and collaboration across distances.

In 2019, the Zucker School of Medicine and Northwell Health piloted a virtual reality (VR) racism experience as a component of professional development for medical school and health system leaders, faculty, and staff.

"By addressing upfront, rather than through remediation, the issues of social justice, accessibility, and decolonial pedagogies in immersive technology, educators can leverage these tools to respond to a transformative period in the education system."

A growing body of research finds that people can better understand one another by (virtually) walking in others’ shoes.

In the Emmy-nominated virtual reality project, viewers are given an immersive historical experience on the depressingly topical dangers of being black in America

This systematic review provides an up-to-date analysis of existing literature about Virtual Reality (VR) and prejudice.

A collection of articles including empathy, refugees, medicine, other planets and conservation.

Amazing project to map and share stories of locations and people around Australia. Includes history, culture videos and much more.

One of the first popular VR empathy projects, Clouds Over Sidra follows a 12yo girl through her life in the Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan.

Immersive documentaries & experiences in VR, including many human & geography topics, space, wellbeing, music and more.

Forced From Home uses 360-degree videos and virtual reality (VR) documentaries to deepen visitors‘ understanding of the global refugee crisis. These immersive videos detail the stories of displaced people forced to flee their homes and communities around the world.

Explore the world from totally new perspectives. Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over Yosemite, or teleport across the globe.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has teamed up with Sony PlayStation platform 'Dreams' to create an immersive virtual reality experience about climate change.

Instructions, examples & ideas.

Create, don't just consume. Models, tours, AR and more.

Models, spaces and 3D printing.

Virtual tours and scenes are easy to make with a 360 camera.

Import 360° or 180° media into Premiere Pro, edit your project, then share your video in monoscopic or stereoscopic format. While editing, monitor your project on-screen, or with a VR headset.

Guide to YouTube 360 editing & publishing.

Examples of iPad apps and uses for augmented reality.