extended reality

Why VR schools won’t improve education or literacy

VR schools: the future of education? If you’re a parent, teacher, or student, you may have noticed that the implementation of virtual reality (VR) in schools has gained ground lately. In fact, there are now VR schools in elementary education that are entirely online. For many people concerned about the future of education and literacy, … Read more

The ethics of extended reality: enhancing reality … or escaping it altogether?

Designing and using extended reality to enrich life … or just avoid it? Quite often, ancient stories convey forewarnings that remain relevant in modern times. For instance, some of the unintended consequences of extended reality (such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, which we’ll say more about below) have a striking parallel in … Read more