Virtual reality is such an amazing tool that was created. It has so many amazing benefits to it like realistic scenarios, its suitability for different learning styles, and it can simplify complex problems/situations. One of the best things virtual reality can be used for is global collaboration.
Starting off in the classroom, virtual reality can really enhance a student’s learning experience. For example, you can take virtual field trips to visit different places at zero cost and in the comfort of your classroom. Teachers can let students do virtual reality activities and get the experience in class, and teachers can later post the lesson notes or lectures onto their website or YouTube. Eventually, one day, there could be a way where engineers can develop a way for students to interact with each other.
Coming from a Biology background, labs are what we are known for. Educators can use virtual reality to conduct labs if they believe that a certain chemical or a type of gas is too toxic to have in the lab room. Having a virtual lab class can eliminate any sort of hazardous scenarios that could happen in a lab room, like a chemical coming in contact with your skin, eyes, or feet.
Generally speaking, virtual reality has made global collaboration and learning a lot more easier and more interactive. Just think about it, about two decades ago, students had to learn about other parts of a world through textbooks, pictures, and videos that other people upload online. Now, students can visit those places themself and get to experience what it really is like to be at these places. Students now are able to collaborate with others around the world because they have virtually visited those places themselves.