what’s new
learning zSpace - ultimate virtual reality
learning tool is now part of the TFS classroom experience
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he world’s first all-in-one desktop virtual reality solution for education is now in the eager hands of the students of Tallulah Falls School. zSpace Inc., a leading-edge technology company, recently introduced its innovative product to the classroom. zSpace for Education is a streamlined hardware and software solution that allows students to visualize and manipulate virtual 3D objects ranging from human hearts to complex machinery. The technological innovation greatly assists students as they learn math, physics, engineering and biology concepts. Tallulah Falls School has purchased and installed two zSpace STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) labs - one in the middle school and one in the upper school. Each lab consists of a set of five student virtual reality stations and one teacher station, each outfitted with an interactive stylus as well as a wide variety of educational software.
“STUDENTS LIKE USING zSPACE BECAUSE IT IS HANDS-ON AND FUN TO USE. THIS TECHNOLOGY ENGAGES OUR STUDENTS AND IMMERSES THEM IN A VIRTUAL REALITY WORLD THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RECREATE IN A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM.” -DAVID CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEAN “zSpace is working really well. It encourages students to explore, solve problems and actually apply their learning in a way that builds confidence,” Chester added. “We have set up a calendar for teachers and students to use the lab. Teachers have been through one professional development session and we are in the process of scheduling another so they are able to fully utilize this wonderful product.” continued on page 22 www.tallulahfalls.org • 7
