Technology guide

Choose the setup that fits your school.

The same five minute story works in full VR or interactive 360. This guide gives educators and technology teams a clear preflight process.

Download the printable guide Launch Pearl Harbor VR

Meta Quest

Meta Quest Browser, current headset software, controller input, headphones, and a teacher test before class.

No app-store download
Open through a compatible browser
Test before the scheduled lesson

360

Computer or Chromebook

Current Chrome or Edge, hardware acceleration, mouse or trackpad, and audio output.

No app-store download
Open through a compatible browser
Test before the scheduled lesson

Tablet or phone

Current Safari, Chrome, or Edge with touch controls and headphones when appropriate.

No app-store download
Open through a compatible browser
Test before the scheduled lesson

ALT

Non-headset alternative

Interactive 360, accessible scene guide, printable lesson, large print, and teacher-led discussion.

No app-store download
Open through a compatible browser
Test before the scheduled lesson

Open the educator siteConfirm the educator site opens on the exact school network and device students will use.Open the immersive siteAllow pearlharborvr.org and confirm it loads.Allow the video hostAllow pub-31d343e6994a4847a6dea3d5fc48e8ff.r2.dev and MP4 range requests.Test audioUse headphones or classroom speakers and confirm narration is clear.Test full playbackPlay from the opening through the final scene without skipping.Test controlsConfirm mouse, trackpad, touch, or Quest controller movement works.Prepare an alternativeDownload the accessible scene guide and non-headset materials.Plan device rotationFor limited equipment, create a rotation and use the classroom code once per student identifier.

Browsers	Current Chrome or Edge on computers and Chromebooks; current Safari, Chrome, or Edge on tablets and phones; Meta Quest Browser for headset VR.
Internet	Stable broadband capable of streaming a five minute 360 MP4. Test on the student network during the same part of the day the lesson will run. For larger classes, stagger starts or use device rotations.
Required domains	`educators.harrisonjohnsonsheroes.com`Educator accounts, curriculum, and classroom tools `pearlharborvr.org`Current Pearl Harbor VR and interactive 360 experience `pub-31d343e6994a4847a6dea3d5fc48e8ff.r2.dev`Current secure video delivery
Network behavior	Allow HTTPS, JavaScript, WebGL, WebXR for Quest, MP4 files, byte-range requests, and cross-origin video playback from the approved R2 host.
Audio	Headphones are recommended for individual viewing. Use a teacher-controlled speaker for whole-class 360 viewing.
Privacy	Students do not create accounts and do not submit names or personal email addresses. They use a classroom code and teacher-assigned identifier.
Low bandwidth	Use smaller groups, staggered starts, interactive teacher-led viewing, the accessible scene guide, transcript framework, and printable materials.

Audio plays but video is black

Update the browser, enable hardware acceleration, reload the page, and confirm the approved web-compatible video is being used.

Quest opens a white screen

Use Meta Quest Browser, select the red Start the VR Experience button with the controller, and avoid a separate browser-generated Enter VR control.

Experience loads slowly

Close other streaming tabs, reduce simultaneous starts, move closer to the access point, and use the non-headset alternative when needed.

Choose the setup that fits your school.

One story. Four access paths.