The aim of the project “Cultura en ruta” (in English “Culture on the road)”, which was implemented this August 24 at the Manuel Jesús Andrade School in Chonchi, is to give the opportunity to know the exhibition of Imperial China that was held in Santiago, through the use of immersive virtual reality experience technologies.
The initiative, led by Entel and the La Moneda Cultural Center, consisted of an interactive class on Imperial China through virtual reality for eighth grade students of the school, as well as students from rural schools in Rauco, Huillinco, Quitripulli, Terao and Nalhuitad. Each student received specially designed glasses to view the content and was guided throughout the class by two experts in this technology.
With the virtual reality devices, the students toured in first person the successful exhibition “The Forbidden City, Imperial China”, which in 2016 was exhibited at the La Moneda Cultural Center, in Santiago, and attracted more than 300 thousand visitors. Now, thanks to this initiative, the exhibition reached regions.
Students who were able to enjoy this class were virtually guided to learn about political, social and cultural aspects of public and private life in ancient China.
“At Entel, our goal is to unite all Chileans in an innovative way and always at the forefront of technology. Giving children the possibility of accessing cultural activities through technology, such as virtual reality, allows us not only to connect them with new ways of learning, but also to help them bridge the digital divide”, said María Fernanda Ribero, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Entel.
Meanwhile, Alex Meza, Coordinator of the Education and Audiences Area of the Palacio de La Moneda Cultural Center, said: “This initiative promotes crossings between universal culture and local culture for children and their schools, from an inclusive and quality educational experience, which allows the development of curiosity and appreciation of local and universal heritage, strengthening aesthetic appreciation skills and encouraging dialogue and reflection”.
The mayor of Chonchi, Fernando Oyarzún, valued this initiative and commented: “To see that the children of our municipality can enjoy a virtual reality class is something that surprises and at the same time allows us to bring them closer to the same experiences that children live today in the most modern cities in the world. To have this in Chonchi this year, when the municipality celebrates its 250th anniversary, fills us with pride and we look forward to the coming years with enthusiasm”.
Once the interactive class was over, the young people reflected on the ideas of citizenship and democracy in ancient China, to compare them with those of their current environment. In this critical exercise, the students made visible ecological, ethnic and gender issues, among others, present today in their communities.
The activity carried out in Chonchi is in addition to others that took place in Licantén and Coyhaique, which allowed more than 100 students to learn about Chinese culture thanks to this first cycle of interactive classes for children in isolated areas of Chile.
25 Ago, 2017
The aim of the project “Cultura en ruta” (in English “Culture on the road)”, which was implemented this August 24 at the Manuel Jesús Andrade School in Chonchi, is to give the opportunity to know the exhibition of Imperial China that was held in Santiago, through the use of immersive virtual reality experience technologies.
The initiative, led by Entel and the La Moneda Cultural Center, consisted of an interactive class on Imperial China through virtual reality for eighth grade students of the school, as well as students from rural schools in Rauco, Huillinco, Quitripulli, Terao and Nalhuitad. Each student received specially designed glasses to view the content and was guided throughout the class by two experts in this technology.
With the virtual reality devices, the students toured in first person the successful exhibition “The Forbidden City, Imperial China”, which in 2016 was exhibited at the La Moneda Cultural Center, in Santiago, and attracted more than 300 thousand visitors. Now, thanks to this initiative, the exhibition reached regions.
Students who were able to enjoy this class were virtually guided to learn about political, social and cultural aspects of public and private life in ancient China.
“At Entel, our goal is to unite all Chileans in an innovative way and always at the forefront of technology. Giving children the possibility of accessing cultural activities through technology, such as virtual reality, allows us not only to connect them with new ways of learning, but also to help them bridge the digital divide”, said María Fernanda Ribero, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Entel.
Meanwhile, Alex Meza, Coordinator of the Education and Audiences Area of the Palacio de La Moneda Cultural Center, said: “This initiative promotes crossings between universal culture and local culture for children and their schools, from an inclusive and quality educational experience, which allows the development of curiosity and appreciation of local and universal heritage, strengthening aesthetic appreciation skills and encouraging dialogue and reflection”.
The mayor of Chonchi, Fernando Oyarzún, valued this initiative and commented: “To see that the children of our municipality can enjoy a virtual reality class is something that surprises and at the same time allows us to bring them closer to the same experiences that children live today in the most modern cities in the world. To have this in Chonchi this year, when the municipality celebrates its 250th anniversary, fills us with pride and we look forward to the coming years with enthusiasm”.
Once the interactive class was over, the young people reflected on the ideas of citizenship and democracy in ancient China, to compare them with those of their current environment. In this critical exercise, the students made visible ecological, ethnic and gender issues, among others, present today in their communities.
The activity carried out in Chonchi is in addition to others that took place in Licantén and Coyhaique, which allowed more than 100 students to learn about Chinese culture thanks to this first cycle of interactive classes for children in isolated areas of Chile.
The aim of the project “Cultura en ruta” (in English “Culture on the road)”, which was implemented this August 24 at the Manuel Jesús Andrade School in Chonchi, is to give the opportunity to know the exhibition of Imperial China that was held in Santiago, through the use of immersive virtual reality experience technologies.
The initiative, led by Entel and the La Moneda Cultural Center, consisted of an interactive class on Imperial China through virtual reality for eighth grade students of the school, as well as students from rural schools in Rauco, Huillinco, Quitripulli, Terao and Nalhuitad. Each student received specially designed glasses to view the content and was guided throughout the class by two experts in this technology.
With the virtual reality devices, the students toured in first person the successful exhibition “The Forbidden City, Imperial China”, which in 2016 was exhibited at the La Moneda Cultural Center, in Santiago, and attracted more than 300 thousand visitors. Now, thanks to this initiative, the exhibition reached regions.
Students who were able to enjoy this class were virtually guided to learn about political, social and cultural aspects of public and private life in ancient China.
“At Entel, our goal is to unite all Chileans in an innovative way and always at the forefront of technology. Giving children the possibility of accessing cultural activities through technology, such as virtual reality, allows us not only to connect them with new ways of learning, but also to help them bridge the digital divide”, said María Fernanda Ribero, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Entel.
Meanwhile, Alex Meza, Coordinator of the Education and Audiences Area of the Palacio de La Moneda Cultural Center, said: “This initiative promotes crossings between universal culture and local culture for children and their schools, from an inclusive and quality educational experience, which allows the development of curiosity and appreciation of local and universal heritage, strengthening aesthetic appreciation skills and encouraging dialogue and reflection”.
The mayor of Chonchi, Fernando Oyarzún, valued this initiative and commented: “To see that the children of our municipality can enjoy a virtual reality class is something that surprises and at the same time allows us to bring them closer to the same experiences that children live today in the most modern cities in the world. To have this in Chonchi this year, when the municipality celebrates its 250th anniversary, fills us with pride and we look forward to the coming years with enthusiasm”.
Once the interactive class was over, the young people reflected on the ideas of citizenship and democracy in ancient China, to compare them with those of their current environment. In this critical exercise, the students made visible ecological, ethnic and gender issues, among others, present today in their communities.
The activity carried out in Chonchi is in addition to others that took place in Licantén and Coyhaique, which allowed more than 100 students to learn about Chinese culture thanks to this first cycle of interactive classes for children in isolated areas of Chile.