Scottish council gives VR headsets to all schools
East Renfrewshire Council has spent £250,000 on over 900 ClassVR headsets for 30 primary and secondary schools.
As reported by STV News, the new devices will give pupils access to hundreds of virtual and augmented reality activities.
Council education convener Councillor Paul O'Kane said a pilot project showed "a significant increase in engagement and knowledge retention" from pupils using the headsets.
He said: "By investing in this kind of immersive technology, it will provide our children with experiences and sensations that they may never experience in reality and brings learning to life in a way that ignites their imagination.”
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