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
I'm thrilled to share an exciting month ahead with every day filled with augmented or virtual reality resources. All subscribers will be notified daily of the tools with a description on how it relates to classroom curriculum. How to Get Started: Follow #ARVRinEDU on Twitter & join the Facebook group Open the emails from the daily blogs in March Share ARVRinEDU.com with educators - then they get the resources, too! Post how these tools are used in the classroom on social medi
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
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
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