Twelve pupils from SEN Round Oak School came to experience virtual reality on Banbury campus. The children tried out the Destinations VR software that allowed them to visit a beach in Hawaii, a hangar bay from Star Wars and also the surface of Mars! Special provision had been made to start the VR from a … Continue reading Round Oak School visits
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
