Due to the unpredictable nature of the human response to virtual reality (dizziness, nausea, seizures, fear of heights, bumping into objects, etc.), teachers who are planning to use virtual reality in their classroom must ensure the following is in place prior to use. Please review the Health and Safety Warnings issued by the VR manufacturer prior to using the Oculus Go with your students.
Additionally, please take the following precautions when using VR in your classroom:
- The classroom activity must be voluntarily
- The students must be seated while wearing the VR headsets
- Time of continuous use is limited to 20 min. Before taking a 10 min break
- Students wearing the headsets must be paired with another student who is not - buddy system
- All students must watch Safety Video prior to use
- Oculus Go, does NOT recommend that children under the age of 13 use the VR headsets
- Parents must sign the Parent Virtual Reality Permission Form in order for the student to participate.