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You've probably seen panoramic photos at least once in your life. Now, imagine being able to be inside one of those photos. Augmented reality allows users to interact with an environment and explore new experiences, all while never leaving home. Typically, this is done with some type of headgear, such as an Oculus Rift. This technology has become very popular with the video gaming community, which uses the gear to achieve full immersion into the task at hand. In the classroom, you can create the same type of effect, whether that's exploring ruins in Greece or performing a dissection, AR can provide students with highly interactive learning experiences.
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Watch the video below to get a better understanding of the mechanics of VR, what equipment you could need to take advantage of this tool and how VR assists in immersion.