Manufacturer HTC is investing significant resources in developing virtual reality (VR) technology for use in schools. The company, based in Taiwan, cited a research paper suggesting that the use of VR in teaching could dramatically improve students' performance. The experiment used an HTC VR system called VIVE to teach a physics lesson, while a comparable group of students was taught using traditional methods. The VR-taught group achieved a pass rate of 90%, compared to a 40% rate for the traditionally-taught group. In addition to improving student performance, the study suggests that VR can also be useful as part of educational programs designed to help teachers and other staff better understand how children learn.
Manufacturer HTC is investing significant resources in developing virtual reality (VR) technology for use in schools. The company, based in Taiwan, cited a research paper suggesting that the use of VR in teaching could dramatically improve students' performance. The experiment used an HTC VR system called VIVE to teach a physics lesson, while a comparable group of students was taught using traditional methods. The VR-taught group achieved a pass rate of 90%, compared to a 40% rate for the traditionally-taught group. HTC is now working with developers to create further applications and content for educators.