When Oculus first released its standalone VR headset, I immediately ran down to Best Buy to purchase my very own Oculus Go. The device was incredibly easy to set up, and my first conversation in the headset was with Amanda Fox. We were shocked by how clearly our discussion was heard in the headset while those standing around us couldn’t hear anything. I found a ton of educational content for the Go, especially within a few months after the release day. I only spent money on o

In 2019, we celebrated many new and updated augmented and virtual reality resources including our 3rd year of chats. There were participants that collaborated and some even moderated the ARVRinEDU Twitter chat on Wednesday evenings. To recap this incredible year of learning, I've highlighted over 40 Twitter posts below. I hope these resources can inspire new ideas for your classroom. Join the #ARVRinEDU chat every Wednesday evening (6 PM PT | 8 PM CT | 9 PM ET) BOOK STUDY OPP

There’s been quite a bit of anticipation leading up to the release of the Oculus Quest—the latest virtual reality headset from the Facebook-owned Oculus. Thankfully, the Quest is finally available for purchase after a long wait! Many early adopters like myself made a jump to the Oculus Go in the past year with enthusiasm, believing the stand-alone device could provide a deeper virtual reality experience—no wires connected to a computer, and no cameras to set up in the room—ju

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. The Apollo 11 VR experience in the Oculus Go was worth every penny! I spent $4.99 on my first paid app because other users highly recommended this VR experience. I didn't plan to spend money on the Go apps because I knew I focus on more free apps for educators. However, I'm thankful that I took the leap and purch

I’m thrilled to provide the #31DaysofARVRinEDU event! Each day in March will include an augmented (AR) or virtual reality (VR) resource to bring into the classroom. I’m waiting behind the stage. My hearts starts beating, and my lungs start to feel tight like I can’t take a deep breath. I’m given the nod to head on stage. Every step in my high heels feels unstable as if I’m doomed to slip at any moment. My last thought before I reach the microphone, “why did I sign up for this

I’m thrilled to provide the #31DaysofARVRinEDU event! Each day in March will include an augmented (AR) or virtual reality (VR) resource to bring into the classroom. About a year ago, I decided to spend a little money on a virtual reality device. As you’ll find in many of my resources, my focus is always on the practical use of immersive technology for the classroom. There are unbelievable experiences on high end augmented and virtual reality devices, but it’s not always reali

The day the Oculus Go was released in May, I rushed to Best Buy to get the virtual reality device, which is owned by Facebook, before they sold out. To my surprise, the staff had no idea what I was describing. Fortunately, I was able to find it at the customer service desk, and I was the first customer to purchase it at that store. Currently, there are two purchase options available: the Oculus Go with 32 GB of storage at $199 or 64 GB of storage at $249. I opted to get more

We are starting the new year running with many upcoming ARVRinEDU events, and I'd love for you to join in (virtual and F2F). Upcoming Webinars ISTE - From Experience to Creation with AR & VR January 15 at 12PM-12:30PM CST edWeb - Creating Classroom Content with Augmented Reality January 15 at 2PM-3PM CST Recent Article 10 Oculus Go Virtual Reality Apps to Try in the Classroom Click on the following conferences to see upcoming presentations. *Sessions listed soon for ISTE 2019

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