https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85 Cool AR & VR apps for your classroom! en-us 2018-06-26 18:24:00 UTC 2018-08-28 19:40:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Terminator.png blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268634973 Google Expeditions allows the ability to travel to take trips to 1000's of different locations without ever leaving. The teacher sets up an exploration and the students follow along. Talking points and information is all included and each expedition is free. Expeditions works with or without VR technology.]]> 2018-06-26 18:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268634973 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268635478 3D creations come to life on any surface. Dozens of "jigs" have been created to allow people to interact with topics like the history of items, how things work, and exploration topics. Coming soon, the ability to create your own jig!]]> 2018-06-26 18:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268635478 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268635596 Merge is a company that has come out with both AR & VR items. Users have rapidly been creating apps that work along with their products.

MERGE makes a cube used to bring apps to life. Things like solar systems can be seen in 3D and interacted with. Both Gus & I have 10-15 of these cubes in our rooms!

They also make a virtual reality goggles that require a device to use the apps. The goggles run about $30 but have been seen for as cheap as $15 per set.]]> 2018-06-26 18:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268635596 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268635619 Warning: Only an iPhone app, but fun none the less! Want to get kids up and moving? Play one of the highest rated education AR games in the app store right now.

Students must walk around the room using a smartphone to find the letters of sight words.]]> 2018-06-26 18:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268635619 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268635727 Bring Art & Culture from around the world alive right to you! Over 30 ancient artifacts to explore in civilizations AR with the ability to learn more and interact with each item.]]> 2018-06-26 18:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268635727 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636212 When the user aligns it up with a specific target image provided by Aug That they can then trigger 3-Dimensional shapes for classroom workshops, videos lessons to reinforce skills, or websites to direct users to educational help.]]> 2018-06-26 18:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636212 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636312 This uses a 1 dollar bill as a target, and using this app makes the white house a 3D interactive image right on top of the White House. Users can learn and see what the White House is all about]]> 2018-06-26 18:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636312 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636324 Make normal coloring pages come to life! Print pages off of their website, and using their app the coloring pages will pop off the page! ]]> 2018-06-26 18:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636324 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636330 HP Reveal allows users to create their own easy AR experiences to share. Just pick a target, and then choose what happens when someone scans that target. Great for Book Reviews, history projects, artwork, etc.]]> 2018-06-26 18:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636330 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636339 A math game for elementary students. This app specializes in teaching match concepts, specifically spatial reasoning. The game board comes to life and the students must use problem solving to beat different puzzles.]]> 2018-06-26 18:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636339 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636492 A series of apps that allow people to download free flash cards and have them come to life. Possible topics include letters, numbers, animals, planets, shapes & colors, adding]]> 2018-06-26 18:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268636492 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268637166 Make little known stories from African American immigration can come to life. Stories specifically based around Hariet Tubman; users can download the flash cards to have different stories told in 3D.]]> 2018-06-26 18:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268637166 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268637178 Use AR to create a real life floor plan. Users scan the room and once finished, a floor plan is made. Use that floor plan for tons of math possibilities!]]> 2018-06-26 18:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268637178 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268637210 3D videos that are made by Discovery to brig you to an all inclusive experience. Includes clips and episodes from some of the most popular Discovery shows as well!
NOTE: Requires a compatible VR device.]]> 2018-06-26 18:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268637210 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268637298 YouTube now provides 360 degree videos. Does not require VR equipment but it provides a better experience. Nearly 3 million videos on YouTube can be watched in VR with YouTube 360.]]> 2018-06-26 18:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268637298 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268775541 Augmented Reality allows users to interact with 3D objects on top of the physical spaces around them. Users see the physical space around them, but some object is added to the space]]> 2018-06-27 19:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268775541 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268775940 Virtual Reality is when users enter a virtual space and their surroundings are replaced by new content.]]> 2018-06-27 19:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268775940 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268776083 This is becoming one the fastest growing areas in educational technology. Many apps are coming out using Augmented Reality technology. More and more devices are coming with the compatibility to use this technology.

Often times Augmented Reality requires some sort of "target" that can be downloaded or purchased.  ]]> 2018-06-27 20:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268776083 blairmiller https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268776192 Virtual Reality is also becoming increasingly popular. Many immersive apps and programs make Virtual Reality useful in schools. A wide variety of STEM topics are most often utilized with Virtual Reality.

Virtual Reality kits can be expensive but there are a couple alternatives. Google Cardboard is a cheap alternative option, but requires the use a smartphone.

The SW/WC has purchased 2 ready to go Virtual Reality kits for borrowing to school districts. They come pre-loaded with Google Expeditions to take field trips to 1,000's of locations! Easy to use and a great price :) ]]> 2018-06-27 20:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/268776192 https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/273957053 I could see having the kids build with materials using VR. They could make like marble runs or figure out how to get something from point A to B. Virtual field trips would also be awesome]]> 2018-08-20 02:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/blairmiller/ggc0mr5xv85/wish/273957053