/virtual-augmented-reality Virtual & Augmented Reality en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:01:00 GMT /technology/how-3-districts-are-integrating-tech-into-math-instruction-and-what-theyve-learned/2023/09 Finding the right digital math tool for a district鈥檚 instructional philosophy, culture, and capacity is a challenge, educators say. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:01:00 GMT /technology/how-3-districts-are-integrating-tech-into-math-instruction-and-what-theyve-learned/2023/09 /sponsor/viewsonic/fostering-student-connection-through-virtual-worlds In an era characterized by leaps in technology, the concept of virtual worlds has emerged, holding the potential to reshape the way we interact, learn, and connect. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/viewsonic/fostering-student-connection-through-virtual-worlds /teaching-learning/what-3-after-school-programs-are-doing-to-prepare-kids-for-the-future-of-work/2023/07 After-school programs offer flexibility and time for hands-on learning to explore careers. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:53:55 GMT /teaching-learning/what-3-after-school-programs-are-doing-to-prepare-kids-for-the-future-of-work/2023/07 /technology/how-this-teacher-tapped-virtual-reality-to-pump-up-student-engagement/2023/06 A Milwaukee-area teacher used VR to teach about the water cycle, and saw a huge spike in student engagement. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:48:53 GMT /technology/how-this-teacher-tapped-virtual-reality-to-pump-up-student-engagement/2023/06 /technology/vr-devices-collect-intimate-data-lack-privacy-protections-should-schools-invest/2022/11 A nonprofit examined the most popular VR devices on the market and found privacy problems with all of them. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:58:08 GMT /technology/vr-devices-collect-intimate-data-lack-privacy-protections-should-schools-invest/2022/11 /technology/opinion-virtual-reality-looks-cool-but-can-it-actually-help-schools-teach-math/2022/09 A VR company founded in 2019 to offer a learning solution for math now serves over 20,000 students. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:50 GMT /technology/opinion-virtual-reality-looks-cool-but-can-it-actually-help-schools-teach-math/2022/09 /technology/virtual-reality-in-schools-game-changer-or-big-headache/2022/07 Educators see possibilities of VR helping students experience multidimensional worlds. But the tech has its drawbacks. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:15:55 GMT /technology/virtual-reality-in-schools-game-changer-or-big-headache/2022/07 /technology/using-virtual-reality-in-schools-is-easier-than-you-think-here-are-some-examples/2022/06 Many teachers say virtual reality is pricey and complicated. But those are misconceptions. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:06:20 GMT /technology/using-virtual-reality-in-schools-is-easier-than-you-think-here-are-some-examples/2022/06 /teaching-learning/students-with-autism-get-virtual-reality-lessons-in-how-to-interact-with-police/2019/10 A new program uses VR simulations to help students with autism spectrum disorder practice what to do when they encounter law enforcement. But some say it鈥檚 the police who need the training. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:54:21 GMT /teaching-learning/students-with-autism-get-virtual-reality-lessons-in-how-to-interact-with-police/2019/10 /education/opinion-straight-up-conversation-microsoft-chief-talks-augmented-reality-in-schools/2019/09 Dan Ayoub, who helms Microsoft's education team after a decade leading the famed Halo gaming franchise, discusses the possibilities and pitfalls of bringing augmented and virtual reality to the classroom. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:00:00 GMT /education/opinion-straight-up-conversation-microsoft-chief-talks-augmented-reality-in-schools/2019/09 /teaching-learning/five-top-technology-trends-in-special-education/2018/12 Fueled by technological advances, policy changes, and pressure from advocates, companies and researchers craft new tools and strategies to serve students with disabilities. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 02:13:02 GMT /teaching-learning/five-top-technology-trends-in-special-education/2018/12 /teaching-learning/educators-share-hopes-concerns-about-virtual-reality-at-iste/2018/06 Ed-tech companies are pushing VR for learning, but educators say content is limited and research is scarce detailing how the technology will impact children. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:49:20 GMT /teaching-learning/educators-share-hopes-concerns-about-virtual-reality-at-iste/2018/06 /technology/5-ways-teachers-can-use-virtual-and-augmented-reality-in-the-classroom/2018/05 Immersive reality is slowly creeping into the classroom. How can teachers make the technology work for student learning? Thu, 17 May 2018 21:34:00 GMT /technology/5-ways-teachers-can-use-virtual-and-augmented-reality-in-the-classroom/2018/05 /leadership/virtual-reality-and-children-we-just-dont-know-that-much-report-finds/2018/04 Parents see educational potential in VR, but they also worry about the potentially negative health effects, according to a new survey from Common Sense Media. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 04:01:35 GMT /leadership/virtual-reality-and-children-we-just-dont-know-that-much-report-finds/2018/04 /teaching-learning/immunizations-and-the-impacts-of-virtual-reality-two-new-findings-on-autism/2018/03 New studies on autism offer insight into the parts of the brain associated with social challenges for students on the autism spectrum and how pervasive myths about the causes of autism could put children and their families at greater physical risk. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:42:55 GMT /teaching-learning/immunizations-and-the-impacts-of-virtual-reality-two-new-findings-on-autism/2018/03 /technology/virtual-reality-for-learning-raises-high-hopes-and-serious-concerns/2018/02 Technology companies are making a push to integrate virtual reality into K-12, but experts are raising concerns about how it might affect children. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 02:53:35 GMT /technology/virtual-reality-for-learning-raises-high-hopes-and-serious-concerns/2018/02 /teaching-learning/how-virtual-reality-is-helping-train-new-teachers/2017/09 The technology offers a middle ground between college classwork and a real K-12 classroom, experts say. Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:37:06 GMT /teaching-learning/how-virtual-reality-is-helping-train-new-teachers/2017/09 /teaching-learning/facebook-giving-virtual-reality-kits-to-every-arkansas-high-school/2017/08 As part of the Techstart program, 360 Arkansas high schools will receive classroom kits including computers, cameras, and Oculus Rift headsets. Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:05:19 GMT /teaching-learning/facebook-giving-virtual-reality-kits-to-every-arkansas-high-school/2017/08 /technology/augmented-virtual-reality-yet-to-gain-traction-in-k-12-survey-finds/2017/04 Just 5 percent of U.S. teachers say they are currently using augmented- or virtual-reality technologies in their classrooms, according to Project Tomorrow. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:27:21 GMT /technology/augmented-virtual-reality-yet-to-gain-traction-in-k-12-survey-finds/2017/04 /education/opinion-virtual-reality-could-transform-education-as-we-know-it/2017/04 In this piece, I discuss the potential for virtual education to transform the field of education as we know it. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT /education/opinion-virtual-reality-could-transform-education-as-we-know-it/2017/04 /teaching-learning/virtual-reality-equipped-school-bus-lets-students-tour-mars/2016/08 What would it feel like to take a bus tour across the surface of Mars? Some middle school students will have the chance to find out. Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:41:24 GMT /teaching-learning/virtual-reality-equipped-school-bus-lets-students-tour-mars/2016/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-understanding-the-syrian-conflict-blending-virtual-reality-and-virtual-exchange/2015/10 What if we could take students to visit war-torn nations like Syria? Virtual reality is now allowing for these powerful experiences! Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:32:02 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-understanding-the-syrian-conflict-blending-virtual-reality-and-virtual-exchange/2015/10 /teaching-learning/virtual-reality-sharks-in-the-classroom/2015/07 First Sharknado, now this: An educational virtual-reality program about sharks is in development, although VR devices have been slow to market. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:53:25 GMT /teaching-learning/virtual-reality-sharks-in-the-classroom/2015/07 /technology/oculus-rift-virtual-reality-system-weighed-by-higher-ed-institutions/2014/10 The educational possibilities of the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset continue to garner attention, although the potential still far outpaces the reality. Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:07:05 GMT /technology/oculus-rift-virtual-reality-system-weighed-by-higher-ed-institutions/2014/10 /teaching-learning/oculus-rift-fueling-new-vision-for-virtual-reality-in-k-12/2014/08 After decades of false starts and unkept promises, makers of virtual-reality technology could be ready to give students a new and potentially powerful way to learn. Wed, 27 Aug 2014 02:22:20 GMT /teaching-learning/oculus-rift-fueling-new-vision-for-virtual-reality-in-k-12/2014/08 /leadership/mobile-apps-make-field-trips-more-interactive/2013/05 With "augmented reality" technology, teachers can transform a pond or an empty lot into a vibrant classroom. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:30:17 GMT /leadership/mobile-apps-make-field-trips-more-interactive/2013/05 /teaching-learning/virtual-reality-researchers-target-special-ed-classes/2002/09 A computer program designed to help diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity is one of a number of emerging virtual reality technologies tailored for youngsters with disabilities. Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/virtual-reality-researchers-target-special-ed-classes/2002/09 /technology/virtual-visionaries/1996/09 Imagine that you are a student in an advanced high school physics class. The subject of today's lesson is electrostatic forces and fields. You've already learned some of the concepts from lectures and textbooks. But today, your studies are about to enter a whole new dimension--literally. Wed, 04 Sep 1996 14:00:00 GMT /technology/virtual-visionaries/1996/09 /technology/virtual-reality-puts-disabled-students-in-touch/1994/06 Chris Dede envisions a future in which students will not study science in cluttered and potentially dangerous laboratories. Instead, they will learn in a limitless "virtual world.'' Wed, 01 Jun 1994 14:00:00 GMT /technology/virtual-reality-puts-disabled-students-in-touch/1994/06