Listen and learn: Edtalk 
There are five learning objects
1 - Introduce new users to the learning potential of virtual reality when a student can move around the environment with a Meta Quest VR headset and use their hands/controllers to interact with objects
2 - Participants will learn about the best educational app and how they can be used to support a wide range of content areas - including science and social studies
3 - Learn best practice for managing the use of VR headsets in the classroom, defining learning spaces, partnering students
4 - Learn strategies for sharing a small number of devices such as casting to a projector, capturing images and recording video
5 - Participants will participate by sharing their learning experiences and best practices to create a community of knowledge
1 - Show examples of differences between VR, AR, and 6DoF VR (5 minutes)
2 - Experience Sharing and Testimonials from other teachers - sharing why/how 6DoF VR creates an immersive learning environment (5 minutes)
3 - Introduce the Oculus Quest controls, menu and app (10 minutes)
4 - Introduce 2 “getting started” VR apps and casting options (15 minutes)
5 - Short overview/demo of selected educational apps and how the app can support diversity and inclusion (15 minutes)
6 - Share favorite apps and tips in a shared Padlet board - attendees will be invited to contribute (5 minutes)
7 - Wrap up and closing (5 minutes)
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
https://thinkmobiles.com/blog/virtual-reality-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
10 Reasons To Use Virtual Reality In The Classroom
https://teachthought.com/technology/10-reasons-use-virtual-reality-classroom/
Virtual Reality in the Classroom is Becoming the New Norm
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/02/virtual-reality-in-the-classroom-is-becoming-the-new-norm/
Making Virtual Reality a Reality in Today's Classrooms
https://thejournal.com/articles/2018/01/11/making-virtual-reality-a-reality-in-todays-classrooms.aspx
VirtualiTeach - Depths of Virtual Reality (excellent)
https://www.virtualiteach.com/vr-edu-model
How Students Can Use Vr To Explore Career Pathways
https://www.thetechedvocate.org/how-students-can-use-vr-to-explore-career-pathways/
VR Applications: 21 Industries already using Virtual Reality
https://virtualspeech.com/blog/vr-applications
4 Ways VR Will Impact the Future of Tech Careers
https://www.themuse.com/advice/4-ways-vr-will-impact-the-future-of-tech-careers
How to land a job in virtual reality tech
https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/virtual-reality-tech-land-a-job
Your Guide to Starting a Career in Virtual Reality
https://ghostproductions.com/blog/career/starting-career-virtual-reality/
Jobs in Virtual Reality
https://www.indeed.com/q-Virtual-Reality-jobs.html
Career Path: How to become a Virtual/Augmented Reality Developer
https://hired.com/job-roles/ar-vr-engineer
8 Innovative Ways Companies Are Using Virtual Reality to Recruit
https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/blog/future-of-recruiting/2017/8-innovative-ways-companies-are-using-virtual-reality-to-recruit
VR Isn’t a Novelty: Here’s How to Integrate it Into the Curriculum
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-11-28-vr-isn-t-a-novelty-here-s-how-to-integrate-it-into-the-curriculum
Uses of Virtual Reality in Education
https://www.crissh2020.eu/uses-of-virtual-reality-in-education/
VR in Education - A YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXYzj6qwCCk
Teachers using virtual reality in classrooms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iWRk-RWEbM
Empathy and Virtual Reality: Subtle Interconnection and Impact on Society https://teslasuit.io/blog/empathy-virtual-reality/
Red Cross AR App Shows You War Through the Eyes of a Child https://vrscout.com/news/red-cross-ar-app-war/
VR As An Empathy Machine: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility https://uploadvr.com/vr-empathy-responsibility/ (includes a link to a TED talk)
VR is Training Cops to Empathize iwith the People They Might Kill https://www.fastcompany.com/90353647/police-virtual-reality-empathy-training-mental-health
Your Brain on VR Empathy
https://virtualrealitypop.com/your-brain-on-vr-empathy-fc7a3743b2e5
The Top 10 Educational VR Apps of 2018
https://www.vrfocus.com/2018/12/the-top-10-educational-vr-apps-of-2018/ includes Becoming Homeless (on the Vive platform or STEAM)
VR and Empathy: A Journey
https://codinginmathclass.wordpress.com/2019/10/26/vr-and-empathy-a-journey/
VR Helps Medical Students Empathize with the Elderly
https://healthiar.com/vr-helps-medical-students-empathize-with-the-elderly
Regeneron “In My Eyes” VR Simulates Retinal Eye Conditions
https://healthiar.com/regeneron-in-my-eyes-simulates-retinal-eye-conditions
Floreo VR brings tools for children with autism home
https://healthiar.com/floreo-vr-brings-tools-for-children-with-autism-home
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