Teachers
Extending virtual lessons with a visit to the IoT Lab in Nairobi
Virtual labs build understanding and confidence. Real devices show learners how that understanding works in the physical world. The VR Labs Africa IoT Lab at Ramco Courts, South C, Nairobi, brings the two together.
What learners do at the IoT Lab
Learners work with real sensors, microcontrollers and connected devices. They compare what they measure with what they predicted in the virtual labs, and see how data from a sensor can be sent, stored and used.
Before the visit
- Choose a topic your class has practised virtually, such as circuits, temperature or motion.
- Complete the related virtual lab in class.
- Ask each learner to write two questions they want answered at the lab.
During the visit
- Learners build or test a simple device linked to the topic.
- They record readings and compare them with their virtual results.
- They discuss differences: why are real readings less perfect?
After the visit
- Learners write a short report: what matched, what was different, and why.
- Display the reports and photos in class.
Why the comparison matters
Real measurements include noise, error and surprises. Understanding why they differ from an ideal simulation is a key scientific skill, and it is one many learners never get to practise.
Booking
Schools can book visits through the demo form. Tell us your class size, grade and the topic you want to focus on.