Expansion of Learning Methods Using XR: India Japan Collaboration Potentials

XR (Cross Reality) is a generic term for virtual space technology that merges the real world and virtual world to enable users to perceive things that do not exist in reality. Currently, the field of XR (AR/VR/MR, etc.) is evolving rapidly, with many companies around the world competing to develop both the hardware and software. This chapter explores the utilization of XR (Cross Reality) in education, focusing on the development and implementation of immersive learning content in primary and secondary education. Collaborating with India Japan Lab (IJL) and Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi (IHFC), we conducted a VR (Virtual Reality)-based experiential learning program titled “Let’s create the energy stations of the future,” centered around Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). The program was conducted in September 2023 at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar School of Specialized Excellence in Delhi and Amity International School in Noida for students aged 11 to 14. We present the content used, methodology, learner responses, and prospects for future XR applications.