TechCrunch, September 19, 2016: Why VR Matters, Especially in Rural Schools

“All children benefit from new experiences which expand their mental map of the world, but the need is especially acute for children from low-income families. While they may have rich life experiences in their own communities, Harvard professor Robert Putnam in an NPR interview distilled his copious research: ‘The bottom line of all of the statistics […] is that poor kids are increasingly isolated.’ Teachers understand this reality, which is why most of the 200+ video submissions came from schools with high numbers of children from low-income families. One of the most promising applications of technology in our public schools is the use of technology to transcend the physical classroom and combat this growing isolation.”