Visualize a world where textbooks become alive, history unfolds before your eyes, and complex scientific theories become tangible experiences. Sounds quite utopian, right? Fortunately, all this is possible with immersive learning or VR in classroom. Virtual reality (VR) isn’t just a concept; it’s a reality that’s reshaping the way teaching and learning happens. Let’s unveil 5 creative ways to let the VR magic spread in your classroom.
1. Teach STEM with VR, turn theory into reality
STEM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – present a playground of complex theories and concepts, often leaving students perplexed and lost in a stack of notes. VR changes the game by recreating these theories out of textbooks. Mugging up formulas, theories, derivations, and static diagrams may not always work best at captivating wandering minds. Instead of simply explaining scientific concepts, show students a VR demonstration.
Virtual reality offers students a great chance to grasp complex subjects easily. Be it the human circulatory system, Einstein’s relativity theory, the working of a cell, or more with Umety’s VR in classroom, students don’t just read, they get hands-on learning that engages their minds and senses.
For instance, VR recreates gravitational effects, letting students experience laws of motion and forces in an interactive environment. Even chemistry practicals become adventurous as students can mix virtual compounds and note reactions, without any panic about real-life repercussions.
2. Take students for virtual tours from classroom comfort
Not just lesson plans, VR can be used for exciting excursions as well. Students dearly look forward to educational field trips, where they are not just seated in one place, but rather fully immersed in new experiences. However, sometimes, such tours can be costly and logistically challenging. Bringing in VR in classroom erases these barriers, offering students virtual tours of iconic global landmarks right in the classroom. Step inside the Taj Mahal, wander through the mysteries of Stonehenge, or stand atop the Eiffel Tower, all through Umety’s 360-degree VR experiences. History and culture blend seamlessly as students set out to these sites from every angle, developing a profound understanding of the world.
3. Master English language fluency with fun
Learning a new language can feel like a daunting task, but immersive learning adds the zest of excitement to it. Sitting with thick textbooks and trying to decode new words may make one feel like “the letters are dancing”, slowly taking away the enthusiasm.
Umety’s English language learning, allows students to be taken to a virtual English-speaking city. Here, they interact with native speakers in everyday scenarios like ordering food in a cafe or making their way through a busy airport.
Features like voice recognition allow for vocalization, speech, instant feedback on pronunciation and speech, and more fast-tracks the learning experience, making it finer and more practical, than just mugging up the tenses. In an immersive environment offering different virtual scenarios, engaging in language practice feels like a fun interaction, not a lesson. It’s not only a great way of improving language fluency but also learning about customs and traditions of English-speaking countries.
4. Collaborate and create with UMakeVR
UMakeVR is yet another cool feature, more like a portal to a new unexplored world where students and teachers put on their creative hats. You and your students become the architect of your imagination. Create and manipulate objects in virtual scenarios. Collaborate with your students to solve puzzling challenges of trigonometry, construct jaw-dropping models of windmills to show how kinetic energy is changed into mechanical energy, and much more. This also inculcates team spirit and a burst of creativity in students. With VR in classroom, teaching turns into adventurous rides.
5. Discover diverse career paths with 360-degree exploration
Asking others, reading on the net, and relying on random opinions, or following peers’ choices is certainly not the right approach when it comes to deciding a career path. You must have seen students caught up in such dilemmas and that’s where you can empower them with VR. They can dive into future careers in a few minutes. Umety offers immersive career videos that offer a quick immersive glimpse into various professions.
Students can step into the shoes of professionals from various fields, offering them a glimpse into a day in the life of doctors, engineers, astronomers, microbiologists, and many more. It’s like a sneak peek into their future careers, allowing students to experience the roles they aspire to firsthand. This in-depth career exploration enables students to make informed choices and ignites their passion for a potential career path. Making VR an essential part of classroom learning is like a quantum leap, transforming the face of education.
Students participate in classroom activities with full enthusiasm and sparkling curiosity. With Umety’s versatile immersive learning platform, you can smoothly integrate these smart approaches into your teaching. Remember that success comes to those who adapt to the ever-evolving learning landscape. Be ready to inspire and immerse your students in the virtual worlds full of learning and intrigue. Get in touch with Umety to explore the possibilities and perk-up your classroom.