Augmented and Virtual Reality Resources by Andrea Trudeau

Google Earth Projects

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Google Earth Projects

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

With Google Expeditions and Google Tour Creator being sunset in June 2021, Google Earth is a great tool consider as a replacement for students to build their own VR tours.

Depths of VR Model 2.0 by Steve Bambury

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

This post includes an incredible visual that examines the levels of virtual reality use in education along with applications at those levels. And if you want to explore more about VR, Steve Bambury's Virtualiteach is an excellent resource: https://www.virtualiteach.com/

ARVRinEDU

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Jaime Donally's ARVRinEDU website is chock full of great tools, tips, and tricks for those interested in incorporating AR and VR technologies into their schools. Also follow her on Twitter at #ARVRinEDU; she has a weekly chat on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm CST.

10 Reasons to Use Virtual Reality in The Classroom

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Wondering what VR can bring into your library or classroom? Check out this sketchnote created by Sylvia Duckworth in collaboration with Maria Galanis and Andrea Trudeau that lists out 10 good reasons to give it a try!

Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

We all hear these terms being thrown around, but learn the difference between augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) by watching this video by CNET.

Merge Miniverse

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Search for educational apps you can use with the Merge Cube here!

57 Degrees North

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Like a modern-day Choose Your Own Adventure story, this app, when used with the Merge Cube, allows users to select what happens next to two cousins stranded on an Alaskan island.
(Quick tip: Reach out to the creator, Mighty Coconut, as they often will give educators a code for a 30-day trial of the app to help you determine if you want to purchase or not.

Object Viewer for Merge Cube

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

An incredible app that allows users to view all sorts of 3D objects and hold them in their palm of their hands with the Merge Cube! You can also upload your own 3D files!

Merge YouTube Channel

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Check out Merge's YouTube channel to learn about the possibilities of using the Merge Cube in your library or classroom.

Merge EDU

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Check out the educational platform created by Merge Cube--Merge EDU. This allows students to hold and manipulate digital 3D objects in their hands. (There's a free trial, too!)

Meta Quest 2

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

To provide an interactive VR experience to students, check out Meta Quest 2 (formerly Oculus Quest 2). There are some incredible educational applications that work with this headset that you can explore. Just check out the Meta Quest column in this Padlet.

Print Your Own Merge Cube

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

No cube? No problem. You can print your own paper Merge Cube for free--even Merge encourages this to get this incredible technology into the hands of more students. Learn how to create yours here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdEG8VUNVfA

Merge AR/VR Headset

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Experience VR and AR worlds with the help of the Merge Headset. This allows students to remain hands-free for an even more immersive experience! The headset is made of easy-to-clean material and protects devices well!

Using the Merge Cube with CoSpaces EDU

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Check out the AR world students built using CoSpaces EDU that they were then able to hold in their hands!

CoSpaces EDU YouTube Channel

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Chock full of helpful tips, tricks, and tutorials, the CoSpaces EDU YouTube Channel has short videos to help you and your students learn how to effectively use CoSpaces EDU.

CoSpaces EDU 360° Tours Lesson Plan

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

CoSpaces EDU Free Trial!

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

To get a 30-day free trial of the PRO version of CoSpaces EDU for 100 seats for 30 days, use this code: COSANDREAT (I would recommend checking out the gallery and using the free options before moving to this version.)

CoSpaces EDU

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

This creation-based virtual reality (VR) tool is a game changer in K-12 education. A good place to start is by exploring the gallery and resources.

3D Bear

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Check out this application with "remote and in-class learning with AR, VR, 360-photos and scanning for all ages" through their 30-day teacher trial: https://www.3dbear.io/freetrial

Google Arts and Culture

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Immerse your students into a world of arts and culture. Visit museums, explore different locations around the world, and enjoy artwork.

RYOT

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

RYOT is "a next generation motion picture studio telling stories that move the world." Check out the 360-degree films they have available on YouTube.

Sites in VR

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

With Google Expeditions phased out, this app provides some great VR tours of landmarks from all around the world!

National Geographic Videos in VR

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Check out National Geographic's YouTube channel and filter your search with 360 VR or 180 VR and discover some pretty great videos intended to be viewed in virtual reality! (Thank you to Richard Byrne for this tip! https://twitter.com/rmbyrne)

Epic Ebook of Web Tools and Apps

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

A crowdsourced project spearheaded by rockstar librarian, Kristina Holzweiss, this resource includes info about different AR and VR tools--among so many other incredible applications and tools!

Expeditions Pro

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Expeditions Pro is a virtual reality tour creator that asserts it “will take off where Google Expeditions ended.” This one is worth keeping an eye on.

Qlone

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Harness the power of your phone or tablet for 3D scanning using Qlone!

Tinkercad

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:00:02 UTC

Create your own 3D objects with Tinkercad that can then be imported into CoSpaces EDU!

Meta Quest Educational Apps

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-06 23:01:56 UTC

If you have a Meta Quest headset (formerly Oculus Quest), this is a great place to go to explore free and paid apps you can use for educational purposes.

Thinglink

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:46:36 UTC

This free tool allows users to create their own 360-degree interactive spaces--including "digital twins," which is a virtual model of a space. A digital twin of your library can become a powerful tool for sharing information and advocating for your space. Incorporate pins with images, videos, and text information for your community stakeholders.

Matterport

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:48:37 UTC

Often used in real estate, Matterport is an incredible platform for 360-degree digital twins. You can host your library digital twin here on Matterport on a password-protected site (if desired) and include Mattertags, or information about the space in the form of text, video, audio, or images.

Thinglink Tutorial

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:50:27 UTC

This step-by-step instructional video will walk you through how to use Thinglink.

Matterport Academy

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:50:36 UTC

Check out Matterport's step-by-step instructional video hub to learn more about how to create and maintain your virtual space.

Matterport Example

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:50:51 UTC

Matterport is used readily in real estate applications and allows the user to click on points as a means for moving about the space. This is a subscription-based tool and will require a 360-degree camera; recommendations are listed on their website.

Thinglink Example

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:51:00 UTC

Thinglink is FREE and a great way to get started creating a virtual library. It was created using an imported 360-degree photo sphere made with Google Street View.

Insta360 Cameras

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:51:18 UTC

Ricoh Theta 360 Cameras

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:51:24 UTC

Best 360-Degree Cameras for 2023

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:51:31 UTC

Matterport Capturing Options

andrea_trudeau — 2022-02-07 02:51:40 UTC

SchooVR

andrea_trudeau — 2022-03-17 17:09:03 UTC

SchooVR allows school to "build and launch educational experiences." This tool includes pre-made tours, the ability to create tours, a dashboard, and formative assessments.

ClassVR

andrea_trudeau — 2024-05-02 02:48:18 UTC

ClassVR provides kits that include a portal, hardware, curriculum-aligned content, and storage to bring AR and VR to the classroom.