Virtual Reality
Simulated computer-generated image or environment that can be interacted with by the user. Headsets or goggles make the VR experience more immersive.
Consume:
- YouTube 360 (m, w)
- Discovery VR (m, w)
- 360 Cities (m, w)
- Google Expeditions (m)
- Google Cardboard (m)
- NYT VR
- Merge VR (m)
- Merge EDU platform (m)
- EON Experience (m)
- Nearpod (m, w)
Create:
- ThingLink VR (w)
- CoSpaces EDU (m, w)
- Google Tour Creator (w)
Augmented Reality
Computer-generated three-dimensional image placed in the real world environment to be interacted with using an overlay of digital information.
Consume:
- Google Expeditions (m)
- CoSpaces EDU (m, w)
- Merge VR/Cube (m)
- Merge EDU platform (m)
- EON Experience (m)
Create:
- CoSpaces EDU (m, w)
- TinkerCad (w)
- Microsoft Paint 3D (c)
Mixed Reality
A blend of computer-generated images and the real world environment, coexisting with the ability for interaction and immersion.
Consume:
- Remix 3D (w)
- Microsoft Paint 3D (c)
Create:
Device options:
m – mobile devices like smartphones and iPads
w – web-based app or website
c – computer application
Virtual and Agumented Reality Resources
Top 51+ Virtual Reality Websites and Blogs of 2018
Make AR and VR in the Classroom
10 Reasons to Use Virtual Reality in Classroom
Virtual Reality In Education: Use In The Classroom
Multiple Uses of Augmented Reality in the Education
25 resources for bringing AR and VR to the classroom
Getting Started with VR in the Classroom
IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED
Merge Cubes – Hold the solar system in your hand with Galactic Explorer and explore the human body with Mr. Body (both are available in Self Service). Check with your DLC to get a class set of Merge Cubes.
YouTube 360 videos – Search YouTube for 360 videos. There are TONS! Check with your DLC to see if they have Google Cardboard or other VR headsets you can use.
Google Expeditions – Explore distant places in 360. Take your students on guided tours that have lots of cool locations and information.
- Google Expeditions List
- Shake Up Learning – Ultimate Google Cardboard and Expeditions Resource Guide
Metaverse – Create an augmented reality scavenger hunt for your students or have them create their own using Metaverse. Works with phones or iPads.
SVRF – Find amazing 360/VR videos that your students can view on their computers, phones, iPads, or using a VR headset. You can also insert these videos in Metaverse experiences.
