From Investment to Impact: Selecting the Right Virtual Reality Solution

Virtual reality can transform learning, but meaningful impact depends on choosing a solution that fits your instructional goals, classroom realities and implementation needs. This poster presentation guides educators and decision-makers through the key factors to weigh before committing resources to VR. Explore common challenges in K-12 VR adoption that can affect implementation, instructional impact, budget and long-term use. Learn which questions to ask about hardware, software, content, deployment and classroom support, and how to evaluate solutions for curriculum alignment, instructional value, teacher usability and student learning impact. Discover how the right platform can increase engagement, build confidence, support career readiness and deepen conceptual understanding, while also serving as a recruitment and retention tool for STEM, CTE and career-focused programs. You will leave with a practical checklist of must-ask questions and decision factors to help you make confident, strategic purchasing decisions that deliver long-term value for teachers and students.