Virtual Reality in the Highly Engaged Language Arts Classroom

Funded Jan 26, 2022

The impact that the virtual reality headsets has had in our classroom has been tremendous. Not only has it increased excitement in the classroom, but it has also created a new way to approach the material. English classes focus so much on reading books and short stories that it's easy to lose sight of other ways to teach the content. These virtual reality headsets have allowed students to experience the worlds within the books we read in a different way.

I've also created a new unit designed around virtual reality and their applications within the real world. I've had students get into groups and research the ways virtual reality is used within a variety of jobs. They not only get engaging ways to work in groups, but they also get to experiment with the headsets themselves to decide how different businesses might use this technology.

Finally, these virtual reality headsets have provided a great way to reward students who work hard to stay ahead of their work. We thank everyone so much who made this possible.”

With gratitude,

Mr. Haight