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Tech-Adaptika is Launching a VR Summer School With Avatars

The first VR school to utilize avatars in North America

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 25, 2021 04:47PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Voilà Learning and Tech-Adaptika have announced the launch of the first avatar-based virtual reality summer school in North America. The news dropped Friday, with Tech-Adaptika revealing that the upcoming summer school would offer classes for students in grades one through 12, including courses in English, French, and math. The school is being launched in collaboration with Voilà Learning and is part of the two companies’ push to give students more options following a year of partial or full school closures. Giu Vicente / Unsplash “We want to help bridge the learning gap for Canadian and American students by creating opportunities for meaningful interactions safely,” Carrie Purcell, the co-founder of Tech Adaptika, explained in a press release. “Our virtual platform allows educators to teach in a more human-centric way." According to the announcement, students and teachers alike will be able to customize their own avatars, allowing them to become completely immersed in the classroom. Much like a physical classroom, students will be able to engage directly with their fellow students and teachers. Following last year, Tech-Adaptika says this summer school is just one way it is fighting back against the negatives that have affected education throughout 2020 and early 2021. With many schools closed throughout the 2020 school year, the company notes that many children are now starting to fall behind on the minimum proficiency level for reading, and both Tech-Adaptike and Voilà Learning believe that virtual summer schools like theirs can help turn the tide. The summer school platform will be available from July 15 to September 15, and it will run from 9 a.m. to noon, (eastern time) Monday through Thursday. Tech-Adaptika also says the program will be available to school boards across North America and that it's being funded by both the Canadian and US government. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The Best Tech Back-to-School Deals of 2022 5G: The Latest News & Updates (October 2022) What Is STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)? How to Get a .Edu Email Account How to Get an Apple Student Discount Back-To-School Computer Buying Guide 5G Availability Around the World The 5 Best Educational Gadgets to Invest in for Your Middle Schooler The 10 Best Apps for Your High Schooler The 8 Best Free Genealogy Websites of 2022 The 10 Best Educational Websites for Taking Online Courses in 2022 How to Get a Lenovo Student Discount The 7 Best Online Piano Lessons of 2022 How to Create and Use a Facebook Avatar The 8 Best Online Guitar Lessons of 2022 What Are the Best Schools for 3D Computer Animation? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies