Ohio High School Uses Cutting-Edge VR for Anatomy Lessons

Saint Joseph Academy in Ohio has become the first high school in the world to implement HoloAnatomy, an advanced mixed-reality anatomy learning tool developed by Case Western Reserve University. Using Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets, students can explore 3D holographic human anatomy in immersive detail, enhancing their understanding beyond traditional 2D images and textbooks.

Science teacher Fred Kieser integrated the technology into his curriculum as a cost-effective alternative to cadaver-based learning, providing a hands-on experience in the school’s Health Sciences Honors Program. Saint Joseph Academy has been incorporating AR/VR tools since 2018 and sees HoloAnatomy as a key step in preparing students for higher education. With positive student feedback, the school plans to expand its use of immersive learning technologies as they become more prevalent in K-12 education.