VIRTUAL REALITY TO BE INTRODUCED IN SCHOOLS

Picture a classroom where, instead of handouts or text books, all pupils learn from their own headset - entering a virtual reality world to learn about the French revolution, or interacting with a hologram of the solar system to learn about space.
According to Lenovo's global education specialist, Sam Morris, there are huge benefits from learning this way.
"We see AR and VR as the next frontier," he says.
"Early usage has suggested the devices engage pupils intently in tasks, improve group interactions and the ability to adapt to multiple disciplines."
Microsoft was at Bett showing off HoloLens - its recently released "mixed reality" headset.

It has worked in conjunction with Case Western Reserve University to develop a hologram of the human body that can be dissected and bones, organs and veins viewed in detail.

It is also working with education provider Pearson to develop other educational resources for the device.
The developer edition of HoloLens currently sells for £2,719 which makes even buying one headset out of the reach for most cash-strapped schools.