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How VR Can Be an ‘Empathy Machine’ for Education

EdSurge Podcast

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Exploring the Impact of Pesticides on Bee Populations through Virtual Reality

The chapter delves into an immersive virtual reality project led by a student named Julia, where participants embody a bee to understand the effects of pesticides on bee populations. It emphasizes the importance of experiencing different perspectives to encourage system-level thinking and raise awareness about environmental issues. The discussion highlights virtual reality as an empathy machine for education, showcasing its potential in fostering understanding and engagement beyond traditional learning methods.

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