A student team at the German University of Technology in Oman has created a VR learning platform designed to make classroom lessons more interactive. The team, known as Ourcore, uses smart glasses and mobile devices to turn traditional subjects into visual, immersive experiences. Their goal is simple: make learning more engaging for young students.
The project is part of the Scientific Incubator Programme, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. This programme encourages youth-led ideas and helps turn them into real solutions for Oman’s education sector.
Making Complex Topics Easier to Understand
The platform transforms regular lessons into animated, three-dimensional scenes. Students can explore science topics using virtual and augmented reality on smart glasses, tablets, or smartphones. The tool is designed for learners in grades four to eight.
According to the creators, the visual approach helps students grasp difficult ideas more easily. Teachers can assign lessons using individual access codes, and the platform offers both free and paid options. This flexibility makes it more accessible to different schools and families.
Pilot testing is now being planned. Student and teacher feedback will help the team refine the platform before expanding its rollout. Early recognition has already encouraged the group, as their idea placed in the top 30 at the 2023 Injaz Oman university competition.
A Youth-Led Innovation Team
Our core is led by Rayan al Hashmi, a computer science student at GUtech. He works alongside two team members: Zena al Hashmi, who studies accounting and finance at Leeds Beckett University, and Farah al Falahi, another computer science student at GUtech. Together, they aim to bring more innovation into Oman’s classrooms.
