Later this year, Meta will launch new software for educators that aims to make it easier to use its VR headsets in the classroom.
The tools will let teachers manage and program multiple Quest headsets at once, give them access to a range of education-related apps and provide greater oversight and control of how students are using the devices.
CNN reporter Clare Duffy interviews Meta President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg in virtual reality, using a Meta Quest 3 headset, alongside Meta spokespeople, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Questions about VR in the classroomThe cost to incorporate VR headsets in the classroom could be a hurdle to adoption for the many schools already struggling with limited resources.
While cheaper than some other headsets on the market, Meta’s Quest 3 devices still start at $499 each.
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