Last year I had a blog on hacking Nearpod based on a session I delivered with my good friend, Rachelle dene Poth. The session shared "hacks" we used to push Nearpod beyond the traditional methods to share augmented and virtual reality. This year, I'm taking it a little bit further with hacking MERGE. If you haven't had a chance to see the Merge Cube in action, then make sure to check out my many other blogs about the incredible educational products this company has built. The

June is a busy month with the end of the school year activities, summer vacations, and EdTech conferences. I have a few conferences I plan to attend in June, and one special event that I look forward to all year long! I'm excited to share augmented and virtual reality events at ISTE this month. If you haven't heard of ISTE, it's an international conference held each year in various locations around the country. The conference this year is located in Philadelphia and pulls in

I’m thrilled to provide the #31DaysofARVRinEDU event! Each day in March will include an augmented (AR) or virtual reality (VR) resources to bring into the classroom. I've saved one of my favorite ARVRinEDU tools for last! While MERGE has gained awareness these past few years on their headset and cube, the new release of the EDU Platform coming this week is going to blow your mind. What is a MERGE Cube? The MERGE Cube is made of a foam material that is small enough to fit in

The world of augmented reality was shaken up after the popular Merge Cube by Merge VR dropped in price from $15 to just a dollar at many Walmart stores. When using specific apps, these cubes showcase different experiences as you rotate the block around with your hands. If you haven’t held a Merge Cube yet, they're made of a soft rubber material that’s comparable to a stiffer stress ball. (If you want to test out the apps first, you can print out a temporary paper cube.) The M

What a year! There's been an increase in ARVRinEDU enthusiasm, resources, and new tools released in 2018. To celebrate this new year, I've compiled the ARVRinEDU chat resources and significant events that you can access in one place. A special thanks to all of you who have been part of this journey and I can't wait to share many more ARVRinEDU experiences in 2019. Thank you for being part of the ARVRinEDU community! As we saw a huge increase in ARVRinEDU in 2018, we have so m

An exciting new event is coming this January. In partnership with JourneyEd, I'm offering our first augmented and virtual reality bootcamp. The two day training will include extensive training on practical immersive technology tools connected to classroom curriculum. The bootcamp event will be located at Mansfield ISD (Dallas area) and space will be limited, so REGISTER early. #bootcamp #MergeVR #AR #VR #Events #JourneyEd

Getting started with augmented and virtual reality may seem overwhelming, but with the right approach, successful implementation is achievable—and can actually be a lot of fun to learn. As we head back to school, a solid plan will help turn frustrating experiences into mind-blowing creative lessons. But first, an introduction to the world of AR/VR, which can sometimes get confusing. Nearpod Exploring Ecosystems VR lesson What’s the Difference? It’s important to understand the

Don't miss the first #ARVRinEDU Live this Wednesday on Back to School with AR & VR. Our education panel will include Rachelle Dene Poth and Kim Murphree and is sponsored by Merge VR! Join us at #ARVRinEDU on Twitter to see the LIVE stream from YouTube. NEW EDSURGE POST Are you bringing immersive technology into your district for the first time? Here are some tips for successful implementation in my latest EdSurge article. LIBRARY JOURNAL & SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL EVENT Librari

WOW! This summer has flown by with many #ARVRinEDU happenings. To catch up with the community, I've listed some resources below that were shared in the #ARVRinEDU chat, conferences and district presentations. Don't miss the codes that will score you some savings at the bottom of the page. #ARVRinEDU Twitter Chat If you don't join or follow the chat, you're missing some great resources each week. We meet every Wednesday at 8 PM (Central) for 30 minutes. I've shown a few of the

June is a busy month for ARVRinEDU. I'm excited to share these new updates, and I look forward to the explosion of immersive technology in education. ARVRinEDU Shirt - Get it before ISTE Join the #ARVRinEDU community to share your passion for augmented and virtual reality in education! Check it out at teespring.com/arvrinedu. Of course, anticipate some AR on the shirts ;D. New ARVRinEDU Meet-up I'm excited to share a meet-up opportunity at ISTE 2018 in Chicago. Let's connect

New devices and prices for augmented and virtual reality viewers.

Add these new AR apps to your resources.

Ready to test the Merge Cube apps, but don't have the cube yet? Download this free Merge Paper Cube by Merge VR.

Did you know that Merge released their Cube in stores today? Take notice that MergeVR is taking Augmented and Virtual Reality to the playground with fun, interactive games. Our chat will spotlight some fun ways to "play" with the Cube in #ARVRinEDU this evening. One of the things I enjoy most about the Merge Cube is the option to become a developer and create your own experiences. As our students begin to think about job skills, the growth in Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Real