June is traditionally a time for final exams and closing grades at schools, with the last few days before summer vacation being a bit more relaxed. Some schools took advantage of this period to explore the use of virtual reality (VR) in education by organizing VR Project Days.
In collaboration with teachers, we tailored the content of these days to meet the specific needs and interests of the schools. The primary goal was to introduce both teachers and students to an innovative teaching tool, the VR Edu Pack, and demonstrate how virtual reality can enhance and streamline the educational process.
The project days focused mainly on science subjects, particularly human anatomy. Over four 45-minute sessions, students were introduced to a virtual classroom, where they learned how to navigate the virtual environment, use the controllers, and explore the various features of the application, such as assembling and disassembling models and animations. Working on the human skeleton model quickly became a fun activity. With the help of methodical guides and pre-set tasks, such as grouping bones by size and shape or assembling the bones of the upper limb, students gained new knowledge and skills. Group work not only fostered collaboration but also naturally encouraged effective communication. Teachers found that preparing lessons using the provided teaching materials was straightforward and time-saving.
The feedback from both teachers and students was overwhelmingly positive. Teachers particularly appreciated the interactivity of the lessons and the detailed graphics of the models. Comments like, „I was surprised at how focused the students were,“ and „I liked how the teacher could monitor the students and manage their capabilities—what they can and cannot do,“ were common.
Students were excited that cutting-edge technology could be part of their education: „Just awesome,“ „I enjoyed it, even though I usually don’t like biology,“ and „It’s easy, and it doesn’t even feel like learning, but I still remember it.“
For us, this was a fantastic experience, and the first schools confirmed that the Project Days make sense. It was interesting to observe how engaged the students were, even those typically considered problematic, and how quickly they learned. Initially, they didn’t know the names of the bones, but after a few activities, they remembered them and could apply their knowledge correctly in tests.
More and more schools are embracing modern education, and we are pleased that our initiatives are contributing to this. Teachers and students alike feel comfortable working with new technology. You can find the VR Project Days program here: https://vredupack.cz/vr-projektovedny
