On the 20th June, 7F1 had the opportunity to go to Space Studio and use the VR for French in Languages in small groups for 15 minutes. We were given a challenge to get from the l’Arc du Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower which we did quite easily. We had to give the instructions in French though. Once … Continue reading French practice in VR
Our industry insider Yinch answers questions on the technical aspects of the Virtual Reality suite. Contact him with your questions at yinchyeap@spacestudiobanbury.org 1. what kit are you using in the VR suite? We are using the splendid HTC Vive virtual reality system running on some powerful Windows 10 PCs sporting Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics cards. … Continue reading oVRsharing: details of the VR suite
Ever cut up an eyeball? Tried Virtual Reality? Or had your hair stand on end because of electricity? Students at Dashwood, one of Banbury Aspirations District’s primary schools, enjoyed a science taster afternoon when Space Studio staff and students took some experiments to share with them. They also had a go with the Virtual Reality equipment which Mr Yeap … Continue reading Primary school VR taster
Staff, students and volunteers from Space Studio Banbury featured in Super Science Saturday at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History Museum on 11 March. Their stall featured a virtual reality quiz about brain science which proved very popular. The event was packed with families who had come from miles around to see the Museum and learn more … Continue reading VR visits an Oxford Museum
Do you want to be a VR champion? Students who show special commitment have been appointed to this role. It involves making the VR suite a welcoming place where people can learn more about the technology. Training is essential, as the VR champions are responsible for keeping the people and equipment safe. Student involvement has … Continue reading Student champions hold key to VR suite
Banbury Aspirations Campus unveiled its brand-new Virtual Reality Suite on Friday 10 February with the help of Victoria Prentis MP, local media and businesspeople, and students from across the campus. Guests enjoyed trying out the immersive VR experience delivered using HTC Vive technology. Journalist Phil Mercer, who reported the event live on BBC Oxford’s Breakfast programme, remarked "I was sceptical, but … Continue reading Virtual Reality suite launched in Banbury
The UK's first dedicated school Virtual Reality suite will be launched in Banbury by Victoria Prentis MP Pupils and staff at Banbury Aspirations Campus will pioneer Virtual Reality (VR) projects in a permanent Virtual Reality suite - the first of its kind in the UK - launched on 10 February 2017. Photocall with Victoria Prentis … Continue reading UK’s first school Virtual Reality suite
