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Google rolls out virtual reality field trips

Looking at a picture of the Great Wall of China might cause a student to raise an inquisitive eyebrow. But using technology to feel like they’ve actually visited the landmark could create a future China scholar.

That’s at least the dream behind Google Expeditions, a 10-month-old project from the search giant that gives teachers virtual-reality tools to teleport students to some of the most intriguing destinations on this planet and others. Beginning Monday, the Mountain View, Calif.-based company will begin visiting thousands of schools in six states as well as in Australia, England and Brazil.

Marco della Cava, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/09/28/google-rolls-out-virtual-reality-field-trips/72825732/

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