When schools are looking at incorporating virtual reality hardware into their existing technology, the question of where is the best place for students to utilize this new technology invariably pops up. If a school is looking to invest in the higher-end of virtual reality, the discussions over where the technology will be used can become […]
Teachers are irreplaceable assets in our educational system…but they need better tools to reach today’s students. In a poll of 1,000 K-12 teachers in the United States found that an overwhelming majority of (85%) feel that virtual reality will have a positive impact on learning. However, only a small fraction (2% at the time of […]
A charter school in Indianapolis that focuses on helping students who are battling substance abuse is turning to a high-tech solution to boost engagement. Hope Academy, which is sponsored by the city and connected to Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center, is partnering with Iowa-based startup VictoryXR on STEM-centered virtual reality technology. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, […]
Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s Secretary of Education, used her tour of of a charter school in Indianapolis to try science curriculum in virtual reality on Friday. The virtual reality curriculum is based on Next Gen Science Standards and outputted to the Oculus Rift VR system. VictoryXR, the developer of the high-tech curriculum, launched nationally last […]
An Atlanta-based firm – Ranstad US – finds that STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education might need a “rebrand“. According to the article, students are losing interest in STEM as they get older. This is due, in part, because students are failing to see how STEM relates to the world around them and the […]
Indianapolis – Hope Academy, the recovery school in Indianapolis, launched a cutting edge technology to improve student engagement with science today by introducing virtual reality curriculum. Students will now study photosynthesis in the Redwood Forests of California, design engineering at Kittyhawk and astronomy on the top of Sunspot Mountain in New Mexico – all without […]
By Steve Grubbs CEO, VictoryXR, Inc. It makes sense that virtual reality would improve learning, after all it’s immersive, engaging and experiential all in one. While those may sound like education buzzwords, the bottom line is simple: kids think it’s cool and who wouldn’t want to learn about photosynthesis while standing among the ancient redwoods […]
Davenport, Iowa — An Iowa high school rolled out a phone-based virtual reality tool Tuesday that can help high school students nationwide determine a career path in STEM fields. “Helping students understand their career paths, is important. Helping American students find their way to STEM careers is critical for our country,” said Andy Craig, President […]
Davenport, Iowa—Career exploration is about to undergo a dramatic transformation thanks to the development of a free virtual reality app from Assumption High School and VictoryXR. Using cutting edge virtual reality technology, students from across the United States will be be able to meet and visit science and technology professionals on their worksite. Time: 1:30pm […]
There are many different hardware options for someone interested in investing in the virtual world. Prices range anywhere from $15-$799, which can cause confusion and uncertainty for consumers. VR hardware can be split into three main categories: Lower end devices which are poorly constructed devices that are used with cell phones; they are limited mostly […]