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Virtual Reality and Education in 2030


Virtual  and Augmented Realities in Education by 2030

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               Graphic taken from: https://blog.dell.com/en-us/dell-technologies-forecasts-next-era-human-machine-partnerships/


For Decades now, humans have used the help of technology to make their day to day lives easier. Slowly but surely technology has made its way through all aspects of life, whether it be through transportation, communication or shopping.  When dealing with VR in Education, students would be  able to block out the physical world and transport themselves, using a stimulator. (Otero, 2018) When it comes to education and learning, VR has been tested out in a few interest areas, for example; something as simple as getting your driver's licence. There are some driving schools that have stimulators set up for you to get a feel of driving before actually take to the streets. This way students are given the exact same experience of driving, by the use of the stimulator.  This is a great addition to the whole practical experience because if they do make mistakes, no one is at risk. By the use of the stimulator, the instructors can also make up challenging  real life situations, which will enhance both what the students learn as well as their experience. 

Taking a closer look at VR in the classroom settings, it will basically make all written concepts and pictures come to life in a more tangible way. With the use of special glasses and Virtual Headsets, education will have a whole new meaning. As augmented reality has allowed students to have a hands-on feel of concepts that are complex, Virtual Reality enables users to submerge themselves in a virtual world and experience information in first person, using all their senses (Otero, 2018)  

Imagine taking a field trip, with the use of Virtual Head Sets. You would not have to take a bus anywhere. It will give the same experience as really walking through a museum. With this technology, students will be able to walk through the museum, look through books and watch all sorts of presentations. Not only will this experience be more convenient to all the students in the school, but it will also cut down costs for the school and the teachers. The use of VR will give children the opportunity to gain experience they would have never thought they could have, taking field trips to different country’s without having to spend a whole lot of money. (Dunwill, 2016)

From all the research that was done, reading through all of this. It's really interesting to see how technology is making such a positive impact in making education better. By 2030 Virtual Reality will make it possible for users to immerse themselves in alternative scenarios, serving as a preparation for future situations. (Otero, 2018)

References; Blog post 2
Otreo. M.[2018] Emerging Technologies: What will the world be like in 2030? Retrieved from
https://www.bbva.com/en/emerging-technologies-what-will-world-be-2030/

Dunwill.E.[2016] eLearning Industry. 4 Changes That Will Shape the Classroom of the Future: Making Education Fully Technological. Retrieved from
https://elearningindustry.com/4-changes-will-shape-classroom-of-the-future-making-education-fully-technological




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