Year 10 VR Incursion

Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer just a tool for gaming; it’s revolutionising education. As part of National Science Week, Year 10 had the opportunity to experience an immersive ECOVOYAGE with Mindflight7. 

This experiential learning provides a deeper understanding of ecosystems and their vulnerabilities. Within three different environments: Ocean Rift, Nature Treks, and Cataclysmic Earth, we engaged in an integrative incursion, gaining insights into biodiversity and climate change’s impact on other environments. Whether it be swimming with bioluminescent lantern fish in the depths of the Mariana Trench, hiking in meadows with endangered mammals, or experiencing a fissure eruption on the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland while battling gale force winds, Mindflight7’s eco-spherical experience gave us the chance to be fully immersed in a journey of ecological discovery and conservation awareness. 

Mindflight7 provided a surreal experience through a 3D realm (along with some motion sickness for those who were affected!) and educated us on environmental issues caused by hunting, overfishing, and climate change. It is an exciting shift in modern education, which can be increasingly enhanced by technology. It was a great way to feel immersed in these ecosystems without leaving the classroom.

Zac Roberts
Year 10