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Virtual reality games help kids in the clinic, but what should parents know about safe use at home?

An increasing number of games are now using virtual reality because of its ability to create appealing immersive worlds. Is VR any different from a normal computer game? Children's Hospital Los ...
Chicago Tribune

Virtual reality headsets ease treatments for young patients at Advocate Children’s Hospitals

As one of 27 certified child specialists employed by Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn and its sister hospital in Park Ridge, Annie Myren employs a variety of creative strategies to help ...
The Virginian-Pilot

York County schools partner with ODU to bring virtual reality world language program to students

Software developers, curriculum experts, graphic designers and language instructors are building virtual reality experiences to help York County students master world languages. The project is between ...
Kaleido Scope

Study shows how virtual reality could train children to achieve adult pedestrian functioning

David Schwebel, Ph.D., associate vice president for Research Facilities and Infrastructure at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, developed an immersive virtual reality kiosk simulator and a ...
Tucson Weekly

Arts Access: Act One brings free arts experiences to Title One students, from field trips to virtual reality and cultural passes

For thousands of students in Arizona’s Title One schools, arts experiences feel out of reach, but Act One continues to change that. This school year, more than 17,000 students will attend free arts ...