Learning in Virtual Reality
The world of education is evolving rapidly, and Virtual Reality (VR) is at the forefront of this revolution. Quest 3, with its advanced features, has become a hub for immersive educational experiences. In this post, we explore the top 10 VR educational simulations available on Quest 3, offering a blend of knowledge, skill-building, and interactive learning.
Immerse, the first live VR language learning app on Meta’s app store, is changing how we learn languages. By creating a virtual world for language practice, supported by expert educators, Immerse makes learning Spanish or French not just effective but also enjoyable. This innovative approach has been developed through collaborations with top research universities and major education brands.
#2. Bodyswaps - Mastering Soft Skills in VR
Bodyswaps offers immersive experiences for developing essential soft skills like communication, leadership, and empathy. Its diverse range of simulations, including Workplace Communication and Job Interview Simulators, provide a safe space for learners to practice and receive personalized feedback.
#3. Engage - Rethinking Traditional Education
Engage challenges traditional education methods by offering immersive, hands-on skill-based learning. It enhances student engagement and retention by making lessons more interactive, such as walking through a human cell in VR, a radical shift from conventional whiteboard teaching.
#4. Cooking Simulator VR - Culinary Arts in the Virtual World
Cooking Simulator VR games allow players to experiment with recipes and cuisines in a highly immersive environment. They offer a mess-free, cost-effective way to learn cooking, along with the excitement of running virtual restaurants and interacting with AI customers.
#5. Ovation - Conquer Public Speaking with VR
Ovation is a VR platform developed to help users overcome public speaking anxiety and communicate effectively. It provides real-time training tools, feedback, and the ability to rehearse with a simulated audience, making it a powerful tool for improving communication skills.
Nano VR, developed by Lighthaus Inc., turns cellular biology into an exciting VR game. Players learn about cell functions, DNA, and protein creation by controlling a nano drone in a mission to defeat a global virus, making science education engaging and interactive.
#7. Xpert Fire - Realistic Firefighting Training in VR
XpertVR’s Xpert Fire offers virtual search and rescue training for firefighters. This simulation provides immersive real-world scenarios, equipping trainees with the necessary skills and knowledge in a safe, virtual environment.
#8. UP360's Trade Simulations - Skill Trades Career Exploration
UP360’s trade simulations, developed for CareerLabsVR, include 15 VR experiences focusing on skilled trades. These simulations provide realistic and engaging environments for hands-on career exploration.
#9. PianoVision - Revolutionizing Music Learning
PianoVision offers an innovative way to learn piano using AR and hand tracking. With over 1400 songs, exercises, and the ability to connect a MIDI keyboard or use the Air Piano, it accelerates piano learning in an immersive manner.
#10. VictoryXR - The K-12 Metaverse Leader
VictoryXR stands out as a global leader in the education metaverse, offering VR animal dissections, a mixed-reality chemistry lab, and a library of VR/AR educational environments. It provides a comprehensive platform for a variety of educational experiences.
