Virtual Reality in Education: A New Era of Learning
Education is entering a new era thanks to virtual reality (VR), which is revolutionizing the way students learn. In a world where digital distractions are everywhere, educators must innovate to capture students’ attention. This is why the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) in Switzerland has introduced an interactive VR 360° serious game, an immersive technology that transforms the learning experience.
VR Immersion for a Unique Learning Experience
Faced with modern educational challenges, virtual reality offers an innovative alternative to traditional teaching methods. It allows students to explore, understand, and experience otherwise abstract concepts.
Take, for example, a production line in the hospitality industry. A teacher can explain it in theory, but with VR, the student can be fully immersed in the process, observe details, interact, and absorb knowledge more effectively.
An Innovative Project for the École Hôtelière de Lausanne
The EHL, a global leader in hospitality management education, has embraced this immersive approach by developing an interactive VR 360° serious game. This groundbreaking project was created by a team of experts in immersive production and VR development:
🎬 Director of Production & VFX: Luc Serrano
📸 360° Imagery Production: Michael Kolchesky
💻 Unity Developer: Nicolas Mondange
📋 Development Coordinator: Laurent Lefebvre
This educational game enables students to learn in a practical and immersive way, offering an engaging and effective learning experience.
Why Integrate Virtual Reality into Education?
👉 Capture students’ attention: With so many distractions, VR immerses students in an interactive environment where they become active participants in their learning.
👉 Experiential learning: VR offers a hands-on, experience-based approach, making it easier to retain concepts.
👉 Adapt education to new generations: Today’s students were born in a digital world. Why not use their preferred tools to help them learn more effectively?
👉 Realistic and practical simulations: Instead of simple theoretical explanations, VR allows students to see, experience, and interact with complex environments in a safe setting.
VR: A Pedagogical Tool of the Future?
The educators of tomorrow can choose to fight against technology or embrace it as a powerful ally. Virtual reality is more than just a gadget; it is a revolutionary educational tool that is transforming teaching and preparing students for real-world challenges.
VR in education paves the way for an immersive, interactive, and engaging learning method. This project at the École Hôtelière de Lausanne is a perfect example of how technology can become a valuable asset in education.
