UK schools launch immersive VR program to preserve Holocaust memories

Unfortunately, memory can be unreliable and is primarily affected by time. The London-based charity Holocaust Instructional Belief has taken significant steps to safeguard the nation's historical heritage. With the number of living Holocaust survivors rapidly dwindling, they have implemented a state-of-the-art educational program. This initiative will enable children and young people to engage with virtual models of survivors.

The "Testimony 360" program offers a unique opportunity to converse with Holocaust survivors using modern technology. In less than a month, school students in the United Kingdom will be able to participate in this initiative. Innovations like artificial intelligence and virtual reality will allow children to learn about the harsh realities faced by prisoners.

Initially, young people will be able to ask a few questions to virtual models of Holocaust survivors. They will interact using headphones and a laptop. Thanks to the generosity of the survivors, artificial intelligence will generate responses based on previously collected information. By using VR glasses, children will then be able to explore concentration camps or ghettos where people were confined.

The program was created to preserve the memories of Holocaust survivors. The charity emphasizes that the primary goal of the virtual meetings is to raise awareness among young people. The program's creators aim to educate the youth about historical events and promote tolerance.

One participant, Laura, a 10th grade student at Sacred Heart Catholic School, shared her experience with the media. She remarked, "You could really feel and see what the concentration camps looked like, the conditions that prevailed, their characteristics, and the barracks where people stayed. It is incredibly realistic and very emotional."