The Problem

“Virtual Reality” technology is quickly gaining traction in the tech field. You are an investor. What specific innovation in the field of virtual reality do you feel is most promising to devote time, money, and resources to? How can it best be developed to be used by the general population?

What does the future hold?

Students will learn about virtual reality and decide which innovations seem to have the most potential.

Teacher Resources

TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS
Leading Questions for Classroom Discussion
Grading Rubric for Student Responses

Student Resources

Stimulus Item #1 — “All about Virtual Reality” (blog post)
Stimulus Item #2— “Virtually Unstoppable” (infographic)
Stimulus Item #3— “What is Virtual Reality?” (1-minute video)
Thought-Gathering Sheet - "Seeing the Future"

For students to access the Stimulus Items directly on their own computers or devices, they can go to http://www.pblproject.com/students (Login: warmups ; Password: student)