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19 Educational Uses of VR

From Heartbreaking VR Journalism to Virtual Dementia Simulators

— November 11, 2015 — Tech
From virtual dementia simulators to 360-degree photojournalism, there are plenty of business applications for virtual reality technology that involve training and education.

Graduates of Swinburne University in Australia recently announced the development of a virtual dementia simulator designed to put caretakers in training in the shoes of the patients they will eventually care for. The innovative virtual experience offers a rough estimation of the perspective of a dementia patient and goes a long way in terms of developing empathy and compassion.

Separately, virtual reality technology was incorporated into a United Nations summit at the organization's New York Headquarters. Utilizing the Samsung Gear VR headset, the campaign momentarily transported world leaders into Za'atari refugee camp, located close to the Jordan-Syria border, as a means of inspiring empathy around the situation.
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Virtual Thanksgiving Tours
Virtual Thanksgiving Tours
Scholastic Recounts the First Thanksgiving With Educational Videos
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Real World VR Headsets
Real World VR Headsets
These Glasses by Magic Leap Project Images Onto the Real World
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Virtual Field Trip Platforms
Virtual Field Trip Platforms
WildEyes Captures 360 Degree Videos of National Park Destinations
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Virtual Reality Cockpits
Virtual Reality Cockpits
This Invention Offers Consumers the Thrill of Flying from Your Desk
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VR Climate Change Campaigns
VR Climate Change Campaigns
Jared Leto Leads a Virtual PSA Tour Showing People Melting Glaciers
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Virtual Reality Political Debates
Virtual Reality Political Debates
CNN Will Stream the Democratic Presidential Debate in Full VR
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Inflight Emergency Simulations
Inflight Emergency Simulations
This Virtual Reality Training Simulates a Sudden Plane Landing
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Heartbreaking VR Journalism
Heartbreaking VR Journalism
This Publication Uses VR Technology to Tell the Story of Refugees
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Simulation Construction Sites
Simulation Construction Sites
This Construction Simulation Uses a 360-Degree Training Dome
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VR Storytelling Apps
VR Storytelling Apps
This App Uses Virtual Reality Technology to Tell Controversial Stories
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VR Refugee Camp Tours
VR Refugee Camp Tours
The United Nations Raises Awareness with a Virtual Reality Exploration
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Virtual Reality Photojournalism
Virtual Reality Photojournalism
The Getty Images VR Database Will Be Accessible with Oculus Rift
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Railway Recruiting Simulators
Railway Recruiting Simulators
Deutsche Bahn's Employee Training Program is VR-Powered
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Miner-Training Simulators
Miner-Training Simulators
The Cybermine Simulator Emulates the Operation of Mining Equipment
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VR Football Training Technology
VR Football Training Technology
The Dallas Cowboys to Use Virtual Reality to Train Quarterbacks
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Interactive 3D Screens
Interactive 3D Screens
Virtual Reality Display Lets You Simulate Dissections and Explore Spaces
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Virtual Dementia Simulators
Virtual Dementia Simulators
This Vitrual Reality System is a Learning Tool for Dementia Caregivers
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VR Shooting Simulators
VR Shooting Simulators
VirTra Helps Law Enforcement Improve Shooting Accuracy, Virtually
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Virtual Reality Hospitals
Virtual Reality Hospitals
The Miami Children's Hospital is Experimenting with Virtual Reality
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