During this challenging time, Schell Games is interested in finding ways to support teachers and families in their educational pursuits. So, HistoryMaker VR[historymakervr.schellgames.com] is now available for free on Steam for all to use!

With the majority of schools participating in distance learning this year, HistoryMaker VR provides teachers, parents, and guardians an entertaining and engaging way to help students learn history from the safety of their own homes. This immersive content creation tool allows learners to display their knowledge of history, civics, and social studies while offering educators and parents a new way to improve student engagement, increase lesson retention, and introduce an exciting alternative to textbooks and Zoom lectures.

Using an Oculus Rift/Rift S headset and PC, learners and/or educators can upload a script, set the stage, and record themselves giving a speech as one of eight diverse characters in U.S. history. Once complete, speeches can be exported as a video, edited, and shared with others without the need for a VR headset!

For more information, classroom guides, and recommended activities, visit the website here[historymakervr.schellgames.com].