# Mixed Reality Teaching Platforms Microsoft's 'View Mixed Reality' Can Help Contextualize Lessons By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/view-mixed-reality References: [thenextweb](https://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2017/05/02/microsoft-bringing-mixed-reality-classroom-view-mixed-reality/) & [tech.firstpost](http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/microsofts-view-mixed-reality-is-augmented-reality-for-everyone-374535.html) Mixed reality, a subset of augmented reality that involves inserting 3D images into real-life video feeds, offers a huge amount of potential for diverse fields and industries, and [Microsoft's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-mesh) 'View Mixed Reality' system promises to bring the tech into a noble one: education. The recently announced system has the potential to help students understand the lessons their learning in virtually any subject, adding a 3D, visual element to aid in contextualization. At its Microsoft Education event in New York City, the company demonstrated View Mixed Reality for a history lesson. In the demonstration, the presenters ran a video feed of themselves on stage while talking about [NASA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-gate) famous Curiosity rover. Using View Mixed Reality, they were able to place the machine into the video feed in 3D to illustrate its surprising size. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Reality in Education:** Integrating mixed reality technology in education can enhance student understanding by providing a visual and interactive learning experience. - **Contextualized Lessons with Mixed Reality:** Using mixed reality platforms like Microsoft's 'View Mixed Reality' enables teachers to contextualize lessons by placing 3D images into real-life video feeds. - **Augmented Reality in Teaching:** Augmented reality offers innovative opportunities to revolutionize teaching by adding immersive 3D visuals to enhance subject comprehension. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** The education technology industry can leverage mixed reality platforms to develop interactive and engaging educational tools for students. - **Software Development:** Software developers can explore the creation of mixed reality platforms and applications that cater to the specific needs of the education sector. - **Content Creation and Visualization:** Companies specializing in content creation and visualization can capitalize on mixed reality technology to produce immersive educational content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Educational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app.md) - [Interactive Virtual Meeting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-mesh.md) - [Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edi-mixed-reality-headset.md) - [Tech-Based Educational Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-7.md) - [Mixed Reality Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storytelling-xr.md) - [Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-1.md) - [AR-Enhanced Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutar.md) - [Multi-Sensory Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-education-device.md) - [3D Game-Based Educational platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stemuli.md)