VR Headset Padlet by Sam Bonaldi

BIG IDEA

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-09-26 15:33:04 UTC

VR headsets can be a modern, and engaging activity for kids to enhance their learning in virtual environments.

Common Misconception

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-09-26 15:36:21 UTC

A common misconception is that many people believe it is only about entertainment/gaming when in reality this is a ton of educational value within this technology.

Misconception

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-09-26 15:39:10 UTC

Another misconception is that this technology is far to advanced for elementary students, which overlooks the potential for for further growth in the mind of the students

Standard example

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-09-26 16:55:04 UTC

Standard

kvillav1 — 2024-09-26 17:00:30 UTC

CCSS for mathematics 3.0A

Benefits of a VR headset in the classroom

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-10-22 16:25:17 UTC

VR headsets allows students to explore places, historical events, and other fun and exciting interactive ways. It also allows students to create their own learning experiences. With making their own decisions in the academic games they're playing, students can become more independent, and decisive.

Outlook of VR headset in the classroom

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-10-22 16:33:17 UTC

The VR headset tracks head movement, allowing students to explore virtual worlds by turning heads. Teachers will guide the experiences of the students by either leading students through content or letting them explore independently.

Most games need handheld controllers so that students can interact with the objects in the virtual space. All of these details allows students to go on virtual field trips, lab experiences, and exploring challenging concepts.

Students Performance and Tracking

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-10-24 16:39:32 UTC

Assessment performance: Track scores, time, completion rate and accuracy within the games.
Student performance dashboard: Access detailed analytics and progress tracking.
VR Reflection: Gives quizzes to assess understanding and progress.

Readiness

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-10-24 16:46:58 UTC

Pre Assessment: Before allowing students to engage with VR, have students take a "pre-quiz" to see where they stand before.
Group work: Have students work on tasks and games to together based on skill level to see how well they are gathering these concepts and get some peer feedback
Personalized Feedback: Give personalized feedback to students based on their strengths and areas they need improvement.

Dr. M checking in 10.30

bmmartin9 — 2024-10-30 18:33:11 UTC

Hi there,

You're off to a good start here. Have you started your presentation yet? If not, you'll want to get moving on putting that together.

As far as the lesson plan goes, don't worry too much about the date, time, etc.

The bulk of your lesson plan should be in the process section as this will have all the steps of the lesson.

Also be sure you've added learning supports such as vocab, readiness considerations/adaptations. I see a tab with readiness title but I'm not sure you've got different readiness planned. Think of three activities (like we do in class) that would address students at different readiness levels for this lesson.

You can link your LP and presentation here so I can view to provide feedback. If you haven't started either of these please get them going soon.

Let me know if you have questions,

Dr. M

Slides Presentation

bonaldisamuel1 — 2024-11-16 19:22:46 UTC