Students are now asked to put on their VR glasses as we continue with our study of Mao Zedong’s thoughts today. Following the teacher’s instruction, students one by one put on the DPVR P1 PRO-4K (ULTRA) on their desks, beginning their course study for the day. This scene unfolds daily in the VR Ideological and Political Education classroom of the School of Marxism at Shihezi University. Ever since the establishment of the VR classroom, the ‘Mengke AI Multi-Digital Human Metaverse Ideological and Political Education’ digital education program has been ongoing, with students’ enthusiasm for ideological and political studies growing day by day.
They engage tirelessly with their teachers in virtual space, immersing themselves in the joy and essence of ideological and political education. This achievement is one of the significant outcomes of the deep collaboration between Mengke Technology and DPVR. Mengke Technology & DPVR partner with Shihezi University to advance digital education. ‘Promoting digital education and building a learning society and a great learning nation for lifelong learning for all’ is a strategic deployment made by the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China to advance digital education, and it is also an urgent requirement in today’s context. Globally, the digital transformation of education has become a consensus. The United Nations Summit on the Transformation of Education lists the digital transformation of education as one of the five key action areas, with many countries introducing digital development strategies and including education as an important component. In China, digital education is burgeoning, with many advanced technology companies with a sense of responsibility and mission stepping forward, such as Mengke Technology and DPVR, resolutely taking on the role of exploring directions and paths. Shihezi University, co-built by the Ministry of Education and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, is a national ‘Double First-Class’ university and a key construction university of the ‘211 Project’. The university’s history dates back to the First Corps Health School established by the First Field Army of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in 1949. It has a rich history and heritage, and its red lineage is long-standing, which is why Mengke Technology and DPVR chose it as a pilot for digital ideological and political education. Mengke Technology & DPVR have established a VR classroom in the School of Marxism at Shihezi University, equipped with the ‘Mengke AI Multi-Digital Human Metaverse Ideological and Political Education’ teaching program and DPVR P1 PRO-4K (ULTRA) devices. The DPVR P1 PRO-4K (ULTRA) is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor, offering a 30% performance increase over the 835, and boasts a super long battery life of over 4 hours. The VR classroom that truly engages is rare in the market. Most digital and VR education is limited to playing courseware through devices to assist teachers in lecturing, with pre-set content and low digitalization and interest levels, which does not pique students’ interest very much.Mengke Technology’s collaboration with Dapeng VR has brought forth the ‘Mengke AI Multi-Digital Human Metaverse Ideology’, which resembles an educational scenario’s embryonic form of the Metaverse. Teachers can upload their prepared course materials such as PPTs, videos, images, and documents to the cloud in advance. Upon wearing the Dapeng P1 PRO-4K (ULTRA) and entering the virtual space, they can directly ‘pull’ these materials out using high-precision controllers for playback and explanation. Additionally, with the AI database integrated into this solution, advanced functions like ‘text-to-text’ can be realized at any time.
‘Learning with VR devices has, to some extent, captured students’ attention. However, traditional classroom teaching lacked interactivity, and VR was merely an individual’s experience device. Now, VR classrooms allow students and teachers to transform into ‘digital humans’ in the virtual space and interact, all within the same space without environmental distractions, making it easier to immerse in the classroom and truly engage interactively,’ said Mr. Chen Jianfeng, the project leader of Mengke Technology. Easy deployment and quick implementation have facilitated the virtual digital transformation of campus education. Shihezi University adopted the Mengke AI Multi-Digital Human Metaverse Ideology + Dapeng P1 PRO-4K (ULTRA) solution, completing the construction of a VR classroom in just 2 days, achieving the upload of over 200 ideology courses and self-built VR tutorials. The installation of 40 devices on-site took only 1 hour, whereas traditional VR device installation would take 3 days. In terms of practical use, no additional training is required for teachers and students; they can start using it immediately, further enhancing teaching efficiency. Responding to the call of the times and embracing the digital future, this is not the first time Dapeng VR and Mengke Technology have collaborated in the field of education. As early as 2022, they jointly launched a co-branded Ideology VR integrated device, providing learners with an all-encompassing, three-dimensional, immersive VR educational experience in party-building and ideology activities, making ideology and patriotic education more efficient, convenient, and impactful. The ‘Mengke AI Multi-Digital Human Metaverse Ideology’ teaching solution has also been implemented at Xinjiang University, where it received high praise from many teachers during the training process. After official use, the school authorities also recognized the practical effects of this solution. Subsequently, Dapeng actively provided equipment maintenance and upgrades, ensuring peace of mind for school authorities, teachers, and happiness for students. Looking ahead, the person in charge of Mengke Technology has indicated that this year (2024), they are preparing to empower some capabilities based on the Metaverse platform and reach a deeper strategic cooperation with Dapeng VR.Dapeng VR has placed significant emphasis on the application of VR in the field of education in recent years. They have introduced the ‘Integrated Broadcasting Control’ and ‘Star Chain’ technical solutions, which have provided substantial support for schools, training centers, and government agencies to quickly establish multi-person VR learning scenarios. On the educational content side, Dapeng VR offers a ‘hardware and software integration’ plus ‘one-stop content’ service, allowing for the joint provision of diversified and customized content solutions with content partners. These include K12 education, general education, vocational education, safety education, and ideological and political education, making it easy to achieve the digital teaching goals of smart and precise teaching, thereby greatly enhancing the competitiveness and efficiency of education.
In terms of equipment, Dapeng VR’s P series, M series, and E series all have competitive, reasonably priced, quality-assured, and considerate after-sales products. Among them, the Dapeng P2, which was launched in the European market last year, has received close inquiries from global educators, innovative education technology suppliers, and high-tech enterprises due to its unlimited endurance, multi-scenario adaptability, one-click encryption, active noise reduction, and customizable business functions. It may perform even better in 2024.
As the country places increasing emphasis on the digitalization of education, VR, as one of the best catalysts for digital transformation, will become more closely integrated with education. Dapeng VR, as a content ecosystem partner with over 13,000 partners, widely applied in various fields, and recognized in more than 40 countries and regions, will also provide strong momentum for the digitalization process of education.
