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Robotics and Virtual Reality

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Colorado Convention Center, 403/4

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Presenters

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Heather Brantley
Educator
HeatherTechEdu
@heathertechedu
@heathertechedu
Heather Brantley is an experienced educator and founder of HeatherTechEdu, an educational consultant company based in Texas. With a background in instructional design and technology integration, Heather is passionate about helping teachers and students leverage the power of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Through HeatherTechEdu, she provides presentations on AI/AR/VR in the classroom, instructional design services, and educational technology consulting to schools and districts around the country. Heather's commitment to empowering educators and improving students outcomes has made her a respected leader in the field of educational technology. She teaches CTE Web Communications and Technology at PTJH.
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Jaime Donally
Author | Speaker | Consultant
ARVRinEDU
@jaimedonally
@jaimedonally
Jaime Donally is an emerging technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into instructional technology. Her desire to build relationships has created opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant, and her latest adventures include Global Maker Day and #ARVRinEDU events. She’s also an author and speaker on the practical use of augmented reality and virtual reality in the classroom.

Session description

Explore the power of Kai's Clan robotics combined with the power of virtual reality. This new immersive learning experience has the power to program robots and use virtual reality to engage in a spatial learning environment. Join us and discover Kai's Clan's endless possibilities with its latest capabilities.

Purpose & objective

We'll cover the basics of robotics and virtual reality and their potential applications in education.
1. Demonstrate how Kai's Clan uses robotics and VR technology to teach students about coding, robotics, and problem-solving.
2. Provide examples of how robotics and virtual reality are being used to build and experience spatial spaces in Kai's Clan.

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Outline

We'll begin by explaining what Kai's Clan is and how it's an innovative approach to Robotics and Virtual Reality.
1. Explain the potential benefits of using Robotics and Virtual Reality. (5 mins)
2. Demonstrate how to control the robots and navigate the virtual world using Kai's Clan. (25 mins)
3. Split up into groups and navigate a robot in the app, online and in VR. (20 mins)
4. Encourage discussion about the potential applications of Kai's Clan in the classroom. (10 mins)

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Supporting research

Donally, J. (2021). The Immersive Classroom. ISTE INTL SOC FOR TECH IN.

Donally, J. (2018). Learning Transported. ISTE INTL SOC FOR TECH IN.

A virtual glimpse into the reality of future education; TIPPING POINT Traditional learning is about to be challenged by advanced, immersive technology that could inspire generations, reports Peter Cunliffe." Times [London, England], 5 Apr. 2017, p. 39. Global Issues in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A488630753/GIC?u=uphoenix_uopx&xid=f3bbd63e. Accessed 29 Sept. 2017.

Increasing Student Development Through Multi-Level Immersive Learning: Clemson Engineers for Developing Countries Case Study
Author: Bargar, Dylan
Journal: International journal for service learning in engineering
Date: 10/01/2016

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Session specifications

Topic:
AR/VR/XR
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Library media specialists, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: iOS
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: iOS
Subject area:
Career and technical education, STEM/STEAM
ISTE Standards:
For Students:
Empowered Learner
  • Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.
Digital Citizen
  • Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.
Innovative Designer
  • Students know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems.
Related exhibitors:
Kai's Education

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