An Irish company has launched a new computer programme which it expects to be the start of a new way of classroom teaching.
Students at CBS School, New Ross Co Wexford, have been the first pupils to experience in virtual reality what it is like to travel to space on board a Saturn V Rocket.
Immersive VR Education, with support from TSSG in Waterford, held a demo day to launch their Apollo 11 Experience.
It places students in the shoes of Neil Armstrong as he embarks on his historic mission to be the first person to walk on the Moon.
Immersive VR Education plans to deliver virtual reality educational experiences across a broad range of subjects.
It can virtually place students inside the human body, or let them explore the Solar System in their own private space ship.
The virtual reality experiences are provided through Oculus Rift development kits.
Immersive VR Education plans to introduce VR into classrooms throughout the world in the coming years.
The headsets currently being used in the trials are not on the consumer market and cost around €300 each.
New headsets will go on general release in 12 months and should cost €220 each and 17 million units are expected to be sold worldwide next year.
