AR and VR in Schools w/ Hao Zhai

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are transforming education in international schools by providing immersive and interactive learning experiences. These technologies enable students to explore virtual field trips, conduct experiments in risk-free environments, and visualize complex concepts in 3D, making learning more engaging and effective. In this episode, we are joined by Hao Zhai, the Technology Director of the International School of Tianjin, to talk about how technology is changing the learning experience. He shares how teachers are adapting to technology, the difference between AR and VR, the subjects that seamlessly integrate VR and AR and the challenges teachers face in implementing VR and AR. Tune in to learn more! Timestamps [03:41] Hao Zhai’s background information [07:00] How teachers are adapting to technology [11:08] The difference between AR and VR [14:52] The subjects that will seamlessly integrate VR and AR [18:04] The challenges for teachers in implementing VR and AR [20:39] How schools can start integrating AR and VR [27:10] The student centered designs Notable Quotes: “The best way to learn is to create.” Let’s Connect Connect With Hao Zhai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autotelic/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=cn Connect With Dana Specker Watts  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaspeckerwatts/ Twitter: https://x.com/teachwatts Connect With Mike Pierre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pierre/ More Resources Head over iss.idu to check out ISS website for events and more. Sign up for Moreland University to elevate your career as an educator at www.moreland.edu Join the community of professional educators considering the role of inclusion in the classroom culture at seniainternational.org Check out inspirecitizens who inspire schools to live their mission of global citizenship at inspirecitizens.org