Holoportation technology opens new doors for educators

Deniz Uzgun

By Deniz Uzgun
Published July 6, 2019

Imagine traversing the globe visiting iconic landmarks, embracing new cultures and making friends with people from different continents – all without stepping out of the classroom.

Holoportation technology is giving Wooranna Park Primary School students unprecedented opportunities.

That’s the reality for students at Wooranna Park Primary School in Melbourne’s south-east, thanks to a ground-breaking concept called holoportation ...

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