7 Things You Should Know About VR Headsets
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Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) uses visual, auditory, and sometimes other sensory inputs to create an immersive, computer-generated environment. VR headsets fully cover users’ eyes and often ears, immersing the user in the digital experience. The headsets also track head movements, heightening the feeling of presence by allowing users to look around the virtual environment and see what they would actually see if they were in that place. VR headsets have the potential to provide compelling learning opportunities within safe and effective simulations, allowing students to explore content not possible in the classroom.
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