Reproduction of the Naumann elephant in Earth Science class
In April, a high school called “N High School” (based in Okinawa), which mainly teaches on the Internet, will introduce hands-on learning using VR (virtual reality) technology. The technology will be provided by the VR service company “Virtual Cast”. When you wear special goggles, a space that imitates a classroom appears in front of you, and you can listen to the explanation as if you were actually taking a class.
The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says that the new N High School “… is a rare initiative that has never been attempted before.” As of December 2020, N High School had approximately 17,000 students with 19 campuses located all throughout Japan. There are over 6600 videos ranging from 5 to 10 minutes per lesson and distributed to students online.
Starting in April 2021, a course that combines VR-compatible lesson videos will be debuted. At the start, more than 30% of all classes will correspond to VR. Students who wish to participate in the class will use VR headsets and controllers that are distributed by the school. In the program, you can observe the Moon’s ebb and flow, various historical buildings, and even images of extinct animals in three dimensions.
Read the Japanese article here: https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/article/523830
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