The development of virtual reality

Virtual reality has been a hot topic for technology recently, with the development of devices such as the Oculus Rift and OSVR (open source virtual reality) . 

OSVR ideas and concepts explained.

While both devices have their own ideas and concepts, one wants to ask when will this be rolled out and affordable to the public. The Oculus Rift currently costs $350 (£233) for its Type 2 version which is not the kind of money everyone has today, especially for education. The education sector would benefit massively through this technology with the right games for children. the Foundation Phase in Wales focuses on first hand experiences and this kind of technology would transform education as we know it today. Children could experience maths and English playing games, it could enhance Forest Schools by doing a simulator on how to start a fire before practicing in real life.

It could also be damaging for education, will children forget that what can be done in virtual reality will not necessarily work out in the real world? Will children become so focused on virtual reality that reading and writing could be a thing of the past? So much could go wrong with virtual reality if not used in a safe and correct fashion.