Online Highs School in Japan Enters Virtual Reality

Online Highs School in Japan Enters Virtual Reality

The Japanese government is fast-tracking the adoption of technology to improve efficiency in service delivery. In particular, many learning institutions embrace virtual reality as a new learning tool. Notably, virtual reality learning aid not only assists the students in information absorption but also injects adventure and fun to the education sector.

Recently, the N High School collaborated with Kadokawa Dwango Corp. to introduce virtual reality education. The N High School provides online educational services to more than 1400 students countrywide. During the introduction of virtual reality pilot program, 73 freshmen participated and the ceremony was largely successful. The students used headsets and virtual reality gear to follow the headmaster’s speech held 900 miles away in Okinawa. Besides, the learners used the augmented reality to view the campus’ infrastructure in 360 degrees.

The school’s leadership wanted the students to experience Okinawa’s environment the gears. In this way, the institution nurtures a new generation of tech-savvy individuals. At the same time, the educators can spark creativity and reveal hidden talents that the students possess. Misa Nishimoto ( Diwago Co. Spokeswoman) admits that the N High School students got a unique chance to experience the headset and virtual reality gadget first-hand (Staff 1).

The Japanese Ministry of Education fully accredits N High School as an e-learning provider. In the foreseeable future, the learning institution will conduct all the educational activities online to minimize the amount of time that the students spend commuting to and from the institution. The learners can utilize the recovered time in engaging or interacting with their teachers virtually, thus boosting the quality of education. Consequently, N High School will gain a reputation as one of the most competitive institutions in Okinawa.

                                                                          

                                                                                              

Works Cited

 Staff W. Online High School in Japan Enters Virtual Reality. The Wall Street Journal. 2016:1. Available at: http://blogs.wsj.com/personal-technology/2016/04/07/online-high-school-in-japan-enters-virtual-reality/. Accessed July 20, 2016.