Virtual reality is define by the dictionary as: the computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.
In the picture above, students are using virtual reality to look at a human skeleton and the muscular system. When I was in school and had to learn about the human body, I didn’t have many options. I could have either looked at a textbook or the skeleton in the corner of the room. A big issue that I had to face was that I couldn’t touch the skeleton as the school was afraid that students would break it. Virtual reality fixes this issue as students can look at the 3D skeleton without fear of breaking it.
This video below shows that students and teachers are using virtual reality to look at and observe 3D models. The video shows two things of equal significance. The first is that virtual reality helps to make a positive and fun environment as the video shows that the students are enjoying using the technology to learn. The second is that the teachers talk about how virtual reality makes learning easier for students and allows for the students to be able to learn more.
Below is a website that goes further into detail about virtual reality and how it can be used in different grade levels.