3D virtual lab for science education

Inspired by this:

http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_bodekaer_this_virtual_lab_will_revolutionize_science_class

I sincerely hope this does, in fact, revolutionize science class. The statistics mentioned in the clip alone make pursuit of this worthwhile.

And, it's cost-effective: http://web.labster.com/

My team's currently playing with Gear VR; take my word for it, it's absolutely awesome. Labster is available for other formats (including PC, iPad, Mac), but it's the £400 Gear + Galaxy combo that looks to unlock it as an engaging and immersive experience.

Awesome. Thoughtful and proven... and, like all good innovations, perfectly obvious when you think about it! An excellent example of how a resource-based approach to education can unlock scalability, exploration, and impressive outcomes.

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