I already wrote about InCell VR (Cardboard) in my Embodied Learning post, so for this one, I wanted to add another couple of VR resources that I came across while searching.
Anatomyou VR is a human anatomy VR experience that is free from the App Store for iOS. By using this app, students are able to explore the inner workings of the human body and explore how they all work together. Inlays of information are available for student to access as they go through the body so that they can extend their learning at every twist and bend.
For those on Android Titans of Space is an immersive VR experience for exploring the solar system. It works with any Samsung VR set, including the Oculus Rift and Google Cardboard.
On any mobile device, you can explore the Space Shuttle Discovery just by navigating to this link. This free resource lets students experience what is like to be on a real live space shuttle. I have even used this resource in my creative writing class to allow students to try and bring their writing to life in a more authentic way. Something like this website coupled together with a guided Google Earth tour of a launch or even the ISS bring these far-reaching topics home for students in a more tangible way.
I could go on and on, but there are millions of resources out there with free VR experiences for students. (Just look at this!) What better way to let students have embodied experiences than with immersive technology. They’ll feel like they are there!