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VR in Social Studies: Just Like Being There |
Participate and share : Poster
Andy Mann
Explore a dozen of the best, most immersive social studies apps for the Oculus Quest 6DoF VR platform. Experience being a person of color, homeless, physically challenged or blind. Explore Anne Frank’s annex, tour Machu Picchu and visit locations around the world as if you’re there in person.
| Audience: | Coaches, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators |
| Skill level: | Beginner |
| Attendee devices: | Devices not needed |
| Topic: | Augmented, mixed & virtual reality |
| Grade level: | 6-12 |
| Subject area: | Social studies, Special education |
| ISTE Standards: | For Coaches: Collaborator
Leader
Empowering Leader
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1️⃣ Introduce educators to the immersive power of 6 Degrees of Freedom Virtual Reality (6DoF VR)
2️⃣ Participants will learn about the best VR app for social studies and how they can be used to support their curriculum
3️⃣ Participants will learn about the VR app which support the instruction of geography, history and empathy
4️⃣ Participants will learn about strategies for sharing what is on the VR headset, such as casting to a projector, capturing images and recording video
5️⃣ Participants will participate by sharing their experiences and examples to a community of knowledge
Why VR is the perfect education tool
https://mbryonic.com/vr-education/
How Virtual Reality Will Change How We Learn and How We Teach
https://theblog.adobe.com/virtual-reality-will-change-learn-teach/
Benefits Of Using Virtual Reality In The Classroom
https://readwrite.com/2018/03/20/benefits-using-virtual-reality-classroom/
12 Amazing Uses of Virtual Reality
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/281073
10 Awesome Things You Can Do with a Virtual Reality Headset
https://www.maketecheasier.com/things-to-do-with-vr-headset/
Virtual Reality in Education
Engaging VR and AR educational content for students of all ages
https://www.classvr.com/virtual-reality-in-education/
Virtual Reality In Education – How Are Schools Using VR?
https://www.viar360.com/education-schools-using-virtual-reality/
5 Reasons Why Schools Need Virtual Reality Education
https://www.theamegroup.com/virtual-reality-education/
Virtual Reality in Education
https://thinkmobiles.com/blog/virtual-reality-education/
5 Key Barriers to VR Adoption in Schools
https://www.virtualiteach.com/single-post/2019/03/31/5-Key-Barriers-to-VR-Adoption
How Can Virtual Reality Bring Equity to Education?
https://edtechtimes.com/2018/10/02/how-can-virtual-reality-bring-equity-to-education/
Why Virtual Reality is needed in Education
https://www.veative.com/blog/why-virtual-reality-in-education
Is Virtual Reality The Future Of Online Learning?
https://builtin.com/edtech/virtual-reality-in-education
Andy Mann was one of Michigan’s first tech teachers and tech directors and is currently the educational technology consultant at a regional service center. He is a Google Certified Educator, Trainer, and co-founder of the Michigan REMC RITS group. Andy is a two-time recipient of the ISTE Making It Happen Award for technology leadership. He is a popular, high-energy presenter at conferences and at Bureau of Education and Research seminars. He loves to help educators discover the immersive learning potential of 6 Degrees of Freedom VR.
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