It is surprising to me how common Virtual Reality is in Libraries.
Different types of Virtual Reality hardware can be used, from Google
cardboard to Oculus Rift.
Different types of Virtual Reality hardware can be used, from Google
cardboard to Oculus Rift.
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| Oculus Rift |
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| Google Cardboard |
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| Mobile VR for your phone |
The price range is vast. You could get a Google Cardboard for around $15 or cheaper
Virtual Reality glasses for $5 from Walmart. The Oculus Rift can run as much as $800.
The cost could be an issue regarding a Libraries budget, but they can be used for so
many different types of educational experiences; it just may be well worth the cost.
The Oculus Rift is used with a computer unlike the mobile types of VR where you use
your phone. Mobile VR can be used anywhere. The Oculus Rift would hold up way better
than any of the cheaper versions. On the other hand, the library I used to work at had
VR glasses you could check out, and the High School Science kits all had a pair of
classes that the students could use for additional learning experiences. It all depends
on what the VR is being used for.
Virtual Reality glasses for $5 from Walmart. The Oculus Rift can run as much as $800.
The cost could be an issue regarding a Libraries budget, but they can be used for so
many different types of educational experiences; it just may be well worth the cost.
The Oculus Rift is used with a computer unlike the mobile types of VR where you use
your phone. Mobile VR can be used anywhere. The Oculus Rift would hold up way better
than any of the cheaper versions. On the other hand, the library I used to work at had
VR glasses you could check out, and the High School Science kits all had a pair of
classes that the students could use for additional learning experiences. It all depends
on what the VR is being used for.
What if you could take a live tour of the stacks like you were walking down the
aisle looking for a book? Checking out a library using VR? This sounds like fun to me.
aisle looking for a book? Checking out a library using VR? This sounds like fun to me.
Penn State University uses Virtual reality for field trips, labs, instruction, etc.
Check out their website and see what cool things they do with VR.
Virtual reality isn’t just for Gaming and Art anymore.
Sources
Penn State University
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