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EdTech Trends to Watch Out For in 2022

Published 01/24/22

Technology has undoubtedly been a huge game-changer in the field of education. This statement needs no endorsement especially to those who have reeled through the experience of the global pandemic. When Covid 19 descended on the world without any forewarning, everything came to a sudden grinding halt. In this period of despair, EdTech rose as […]

The Oculus Titan: What This Means for Virtual Reality in 2022

Published 01/21/22

The Oculus Quest had a record-breaking holiday season, with 2 million app downloads since Christmas, shooting the app to the top of the Apple app store charts. It is an amazing machine and the most affordable on the market. This phenomenal rise in new users is great news for the virtual reality industry as a whole; […]

Best Practices for Using Virtual Reality in Education

Published 01/18/22

As our society evolves, so must our education systems. Today’s digital learners demand a more dynamic approach to education. One of the most exciting and promising new technologies to make its way into the classroom is virtual reality or VR—and for good reason. The very nature of VR makes it more interactive and comprehensive when […]

Virtual Reality: Preparing Students for the Modern Workplace

Published 12/14/21

There is no denying how effective a teacher experience can be. But what about virtual experience? Now that the lines between the digital and physical worlds are becoming increasingly blurry, virtual reality is also fast becoming an advantageous tool in educating the next generation. By creating virtual environments where students can experience, make mistakes, and […]

How Virtual Reality Helps Influence Career Path Selection

Published 12/10/21

Research shows that 70% of workers are unsatisfied with their career choices. In many cases, people struggle to find fulfilling jobs because they lack proper career guidance. In the past, young people figured out their career paths mostly through research or consultations with guidance counselors. Nowadays, technology such as Virtual Reality (VR) applications plays a […]

How VR Is Transforming the Future of Job Training

Published 11/18/21

Virtual reality (VR) has transformed learning on the job, especially during the pandemic where in-classroom sessions are on hold. Immersive virtual-reality learning simulations teach architects, construction workers, doctors, and other skilled workers the specialized abilities needed in real-world scenarios. Take it from the multinational retail giant Walmart. Before VR, Walmart had adopted varying online and job […]

How XR Technology Changes Career Preparation and Exploration

Published 11/16/21

With nearly 70% of American workers feeling unsatisfied with their career choices, schools and universities are starting to rethink the way they prepare students for workforce integration. It’s a known fact that many colleges and universities have already adopted extended reality (XR) solutions as a highly effective educational tool in the classroom. Now, it is also being used to […]

How Virtual Reality Supports the 4 Cs of Learning

Published 10/15/21

The education sector is rapidly evolving, with schools and universities adopting extended reality (XR) solutions like virtual reality for educational purposes. This is because XR technology hardware and software, such as VR headsets and apps, have been proven effective in increasing student engagement and enhancing classroom learning. A study by the University of Maryland researchers showed that immersive […]

Increasing Student Engagement Through VR Apps

Published 10/11/21

Extended reality solutions like virtual reality (VR) have a high potential of enhancing student engagement in the classroom. It provides unique learning experiences to students that would otherwise not have been possible through conventional methods like PowerPoint presentations. How VR Drives Student Engagement Virtual reality is transforming the way educational content is delivered. It doesn’t […]

Virtual Reality: The Future of Behavioral Learning for Students with ASD

Published 09/27/21

According to the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, approximately 1 in 54 children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of neurodevelopmental disabilities that can affect a person’s social, emotional, and communication skills. While 44% of young people with high-functioning autism have IQ scores […]

Advantages of Using VR to Facilitate Workforce Development

Published 09/16/21

Creating and sustaining a viable workforce requires adequate training and continuing education. But the current pandemic has affected the workforce development programs of colleges, universities, and career centers. With physical distancing restrictions and the threat of COVID-19, the need for online alternatives to traditional trades courses is more important than ever. But for an online […]

Covid-19 relief fund: Why Schools Need To Use It For VR Learning

Published 07/27/21

The largest Covid-19 relief fund for American schools is on its way, with over $122 billion going directly to K-12 education and learning loss. The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ARP ESSER) will provide school districts with almost $110 billion to spend before September 2023. Of this amount, $22 billion […]

How Virtual Worlds Prepared Us for Virtual Education

Published 07/21/21

The demand for virtual education has surged in recent years. In part, this has been driven by advances in VR technologies, but the circumstances of COVID-19 and the need for uninterrupted education has directed many schools towards virtual solutions as it’s widely acknowledged that a hybrid plan, if not a completely virtual plan, is needed. […]

How VR Technology Can Help Language Learning

Published 07/16/21

Extended reality technology like virtual reality (VR) is starting to impact education by providing immersive and rewarding means of learning. Despite being in its infancy, extended reality in education is already proving itself a powerful tool to help learners stay engaged and retain more knowledge. The World Bank once commissioned a study to find out […]

VR Technology and Other Innovations That Enhance Education

Published 07/06/21

In 2009, the Mooresville Graded School District in North Carolina decided to issue laptops to every student from 3rd to 12th grade in five schools. It was a controversial move that paid off years later when the district’s graduation rate increased from 80% to 91%. In addition, an average of 88% of students across all […]

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VEDX VR and XR
Education Blog

EdTech Trends to Watch Out For in 2022

The Oculus Titan: What This Means for Virtual Reality in 2022

Best Practices for Using Virtual Reality in Education

Virtual Reality: Preparing Students for the Modern Workplace

How Virtual Reality Helps Influence Career Path Selection

How VR Is Transforming the Future of Job Training

How XR Technology Changes Career Preparation and Exploration

How Virtual Reality Supports the 4 Cs of Learning

Increasing Student Engagement Through VR Apps

Virtual Reality: The Future of Behavioral Learning for Students with ASD

Advantages of Using VR to Facilitate Workforce Development

Covid-19 relief fund: Why Schools Need To Use It For VR Learning

How Virtual Worlds Prepared Us for Virtual Education

How VR Technology Can Help Language Learning

VR Technology and Other Innovations That Enhance Education

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