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4 ways to use augmented and virtual reality apps in the classroom

eSchool News: Are you curious about using augmented or virtual reality in your classroom? If you’ve already tried it out, are you looking for more app and lesson plan ideas? Either way, we’ve got you covered. Start with the Google Cardboard headset (it’s only $15), and whether you’re using iOS, Android, Chromebooks, or iPads, we’ve curated an assortment of apps and lesson plans to try out with your students.

Keep in mind there are ongoing debates around using virtual reality with kids. Skeptics argue that VR experiences can’t create genuine empathy, that VR simulations make females sick at higher rates than males, and that ethical considerations–from psychological implications to privacy concerns — are urgent issues.

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