WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - In a recent blog post, Nick Clegg, Meta Platforms,
Inc.'s (META) President of Global Affairs, announced that the company is working
on an upcoming hub for Quest VR headsets that aims to offer a range of
education-specific apps and features.

This new platform is expected to also provide tools for managing multiple
headsets in classrooms, for students aged 13 and older, making it easier for
educators to access various education-specific apps and features and manage
multiple Quest devices simultaneously without individual preparation.

Clegg told Axios, in an interview conducted remotely using Quest VR headsets
said, 'It'll be a much more engaged, participatory, and immersive experience
than is currently the case in the classroom and an entirely safe one for that
reason because the teachers will be fully in control,'.

Meta will not create the educational content itself but will provide a platform
for companies developing VR learning experiences, such as Roblox. The company
has also implemented a 'shared mode' feature to prevent unauthorized access to
the Meta Quest store on school-provided headsets, ensuring user privacy and
control.

Clegg highlighted the potential of metaverse technologies like virtual and
augmented reality for transforming education into immersive learning experiences
within the classroom. The new product aims to make learning more engaging and
practical for students in virtual reality environments, providing an entirely
new level of educational experience.

The educational platform will be accessible to schools serving students aged 13
and older in markets supporting Meta's Quest for Business subscription. The full
launch is expected by the end of 2024, with further details to be unveiled in
the coming months.



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