Historically, the high cost of VR and AR hardware has been a major barrier to adoption in schools.

However, the price of headsets like the Meta Quest has been steadily decreasing.

More affordable, smartphone-based AR experiences are also becoming widely available.

The development of web-based VR and AR means that no special software is needed.

An increasing number of free, high-quality educational apps and experiences are now available.

However, challenges remain, including the need for teacher training and technical support.

Equity is also a concern, as not all schools can afford even the lower-cost hardware.

The debate continues on whether the educational benefits of VR and AR justify the cost and effort.

Many experts believe we are at a tipping point for widespread adoption in the next few years.

This web story examines the current state of affordability and accessibility for immersive tech in education.