Why read about the International Space Station when you could board a virtual replica of Nasa’s giant floating laboratory? That’s what Facebook owner Meta is hoping kids will do at schools around the country as it pitches its virtual reality headset to teachers.
Later this year, the tech giant will launch an educational version of its Meta Quest goggles, with apps and controls aimed at classrooms. Instead of faffing about with individual headsets, teachers will be able to manage multiple devices at once, saving time and allowing pupils to jump into virtual lessons straight away, Meta’s Nick Clegg explained in a blog post.
