Dozens of colleges and universities are boosting their VR programs after receiving support from Meta or philanthropists.

Through a new partnership with the virtual reality company Dreamscape Immersive, ASU students will be able to immerse themselves in their subject matter, starting with biology.

The virtual spaces allow students to immerse themselves in their subjects and put their knowledge to practice while they remain off campus during the pandemic.

An app and matching board game, which allow students to explore the campus' history, is hoped to provide a more immersive educational experience.

Technologies like virtual or mixed reality aren't a classroom cure-all, but some experts say they could transform how students learn.

Telepresence technology from Cisco allows faculty members at Rutgers University to be in two classrooms at once, eliminating the need for cross-campus commutes.