Bring Learning to Life Anytime, Anywhere Using Technology
Help me give my students Vr headset Meta for Education with mixed reality for higher education
$7,730 goal
This project expired on August 28, 2025.
This project expired on August 28, 2025.
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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Closing the Technology Gap in the South Bronx with Meta Quest
In today’s digital age, students are immersed in technology in nearly every aspect of their lives.
At our middle school in the South Bronx, we aim to harness that engagement by transforming our classrooms into dynamic learning environments where education is interactive, immersive, and fun. By integrating mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) through platforms like Meta Quest, we can bring complex concepts to life—anytime, anywhere.
Our students often enter middle school with significant academic gaps, and as a Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), we serve populations that are consistently underperforming, including students with disabilities, English language learners, and those from low-income backgrounds. Traditional remediation methods can be dry and exhausting. We need innovative solutions that not only support learning but also spark curiosity and sustain motivation.
To bring this vision to life, we are seeking 20 Meta Quest VR headsets to fully implement this project. These headsets will enhance student learning experiences across core subjects such as Math, English Language Arts, and History, helping students visualize complex ideas, explore immersive environments, and engage in collaborative learning.
Immersive MR/VR experiences provide a safe, engaging, and effective way for students to interact with content in ways that meet their diverse needs. With Meta Quest, we can transform instruction into unforgettable educational journeys—making learning equitable, exciting, and deeply impactful.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
148 students impacted
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