Sustainability and Digital Equity: How VR is Changing Education

Meta VR Blog
28 Jan 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, schools are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to enhance learning. Virtual Reality (VR) offers a transformative solution that not only enriches student experiences but also supports sustainability and digital equity.

We’ve partnered with Meta and Campus-XR to explore how VR is shaping the future of education.

Sustainability in Education Through VR

Reducing Environmental Impact

As schools embrace new technologies, sustainability is a growing concern. VR technology offers an alternative to traditional educational methods by allowing students to take virtual field trips to global landmarks, ecosystems and historical events right from their classrooms. Campus-XR, a VR learning tool developed in partnership with Bradfield College, engages learners without the need to travel and can reduce educators’ reliance on physical materials or spaces to learn.

To explore Campus-XR’s library of learning environments, click here.

Supporting Green Curriculums

VR offers educators the potential to engage students in meaningful discussions about environmental challenges and solutions. This method of learning can help clarify complex ecological concepts while nurturing a generation of environmentally conscious thinkers and problem-solvers. Schools can seamlessly integrate VR-enhanced lessons into their STEM and geography curricula, highlighting the critical importance of sustainability in our world.

VR as a Catalyst for Digital Equity

Bridging the Digital Divide

Digital equity remains a critical challenge in education. Meta and Campus-XR are helping to bridge this gap by providing all students with the opportunity to engage in immersive learning experiences. Campus-XR offers interactive lessons, simulations and virtual field trips that would otherwise be inaccessible due to budget constraints or logistical limitations.

Campus-XR’s commitment to making VR accessible aligns with Meta’s broader mission of digital equity. Schools can provide students with high-quality educational content without the need for expensive computer systems, ensuring that every learner can benefit from immersive technology’s advantages. This is especially important for MATs, which need scalable, cost-effective solutions to serve a diverse range of schools.

Affordable VR Solutions for Schools

Meta’s focus on education through the Quest 3S includes affordability initiatives, making VR more accessible to schools of all sizes. Paired with Academia’s subscription options, schools can be in complete control of how payments are spread to reduce the strain on budgets.

To find out more about Academia Subscription Solutions, click here.

Conclusion: From Vision to Reality

The Meta Quest 3S, combined with Campus-XR, offers a powerful solution for schools focused on enhancing education, sustainability and digital equity. By reducing energy consumption and electronic waste while providing immersive learning experiences, these technologies ensure all students have access to high-quality education.

As schools increasingly prioritise sustainability and inclusion, virtual reality serves as an effective tool. With the Meta Quest 3S and Campus-XR, educational institutions can meet modern learning demands while promoting a sustainable and equitable future.

Ready for a demo or want to try a free trial of Campus-XR? Get in touch today.

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