Virtual reality a boon for poorer schools
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Liu Rong, a vocational school student in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region had never heard of virtual reality until trying a headset in a special classroom at her school.
Xiji County, where Liu lives, is so poor that most young people dream of leaving to find work in the city.
Every year, 100,000 people leave the county to become migrant workers. Vocational education can play an important role in improving their skills.
Liu, a tourism student at Xiji Vocational School, may join them one day, or find a job in the burgeoning local tourism industry.
In October, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based tech firm HTC set up a VR classroom at the school, where 3,000 students are trained in auto repair, tourism, pre-school education and other professions.
Alvin Graylin, a general manager of HTC VIVE, said the VR classroom in Xiji was the most advanced of its kind in western China. It allows 50 students to do interactive training at the same time.
The company has provided the classroom with VR educational software for three majors — interior decoration, auto repair and maintenance, and tourist services and management.
Liu had her first VR class with around 40 fellow students.
With the help of company technicians and teacher Yang Tingting, students simulated document filing and making itineraries. Yang said most learned how to use the system in minutes.
“The VR system can help students become adept in professional skills in class,” said Peng Jinzhen, the school’s deputy head.
He said many schools could not afford the materials need to teach professional skills. VR technology could save costs while ensuring quality.
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