7 virtual reality apps for education

The use of virtual reality applications enables students of all ages to explore their surroundings with three-dimensional tools. Some research suggests that it boosts student motivation, which is very beneficial for their learning.

Virtual reality enables spatial exploration in various basic disciplines such as history, geography, and language learning, as well as specialized education such as medicine, engineering, and architecture.

In this article, we'll showcase 7 virtual reality apps for education that you can start enjoying right now with your VR headset .

1. InMind 2 VR

An adventure game about a scientific journey into the chemistry of emotions in the human brain. You'll participate in the process as a teenager named John becoming an adult and help shape John's future self by triggering emotions at key moments in his life.

2. Google Arts and Culture

It's a Google-branded project that integrates an app available on smartphone platforms and websites. Upon entering, you can explore collections from various countries and museums around the world, meet artists, participate in historical events, relive historical figures, and explore places. The content is organized by category on the home page.

3. National Geographic Explore VR

With this app, you can put yourself in the shoes of a true National Geographic hiker and discover iconic places like Antarctica or Machu Picchu. It's a Spanish-language app compatible with Quest, Quest 2 , and Meta Quest Pro .

4. VR Math

An app focused on math and geometry is VR Math. This app makes it easier to learn about 3D shapes, understanding their characteristics, visualizing angles, and measuring their surfaces. It's ideal for teamwork in the classroom, as a code can be created so all students and teachers who use it can connect and visualize the same thing.

5. Solar system VR

With this app, students become astronauts capable of exploring the solar system and, from there, discovering the universe. They can learn the distances between planets, observe the movement of the solar system, and listen to the narration of an interplanetary guide. The narration can be activated in several languages, including Spanish, English, French, and German.

6. VR Ocean Aquarium 3D

To explore the depths of the ocean, there's nothing better than the VR Ocean Aquarium 3D app. You can dive close to marine plants and animals, with useful information to complement your exploration.

7. Mondly VR

It's an app that helps students learn a foreign language (it supports 30 languages). Its methodology is based on conversations with virtual characters, enriching vocabulary, improving pronunciation, and helping students engage in realistic dialogues.

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