Exploring the potential of
virtual reality technology in the field of education, Lenovo has announced its
VR Classroom Kit, which will use Lenovo’s Mirage Solo with Daydream — the
world’s first standalone daydream VR head-mounted display.
This new VR classroom package
from Lenovo is designed to bring virtual reality into the classroom and use it
as a tool to enhance students’ learning experiences. Along with the Mirage Solo
with Daydream, it also comes with plenty of educational content.
The VR Classroom set is aimed at
students aged 13 or above, and the educational content includes over 700 VR
field trips from Google Expeditions, along with three exclusive Jane Goodall
“Wild Immersion” videos. Further, the Daydream app store has hundreds of apps
for teachers to choose from.
The Mirage Solo with Daydream is
a completely wireless-free headset and requires no connection to a PC or
smartphone. It comes with a wireless Daydream controller for hand motion-based
input. The company is also offering a Tab 4 PLUS 10-inch tablet for the
teachers, a Ruckus R510 commercial router with high bandwidth for video
content, and either a cart or case depending on the size of the bundle ordered.
Educators who are willing to
adopt this new technology will receive an 18-month warranty to ensure
everything works correctly throughout and all devices are in good working
order. Teachers will also get monthly webinars to highlight concerns, share
experiences and talk about best practices.
A three-student pack will be
available on sale from April in the US and this fall in Canada for a price of US$ 2,899, while the 10-student pack and 24-student pack will also be available
but the pricing information is not available.
