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Exploring Science in Virtual Reality with FotonVR’s Vijay Thakkar & Nisha Panchal

Jul 28, 2025
Vijay Thakkar, CEO of FotonVR, and Nisha Panchal, Head of Global Business Development, dive into the transformative power of virtual reality in education. They discuss how VR turns abstract science concepts into engaging experiences, making learning memorable and interactive. The duo highlights the importance of localized content for global adoption and shares inspiring stories, like students envisioning careers as scientists post-simulation. Additionally, they explore the merging of AI with VR for personalized learning experiences that connect classrooms worldwide.
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INSIGHT

VR Boosts Engagement and Understanding

  • Immersive VR increases students' engagement and enhances deep conceptual understanding.
  • Experiencing content spatially in 3D boosts learning more effectively than traditional memorization.
ADVICE

Localize Content for Global Success

  • Customize VR content to align with local curricula and languages for successful global adoption.
  • Tailor topic sequencing to fit each region's syllabus and teaching style.
ANECDOTE

Photosynthesis VR Immersion Works

  • Students virtually enter plant leaves to see photosynthesis happen at the cellular level.
  • Teachers note students grasp and explain photosynthesis more competently after VR experience.
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