Augmented reality, amid its scorching popularity and rapid evolution, is a very valuable instructional tool. Particularly in science classes, AR tools could help students gain up-close and interactive views of many important things they are learning about. You might already be familiar with augmented reality and its connections to mobile apps and devices. Using tools like these, anybody can unlock brand-new elements to their reality by holding a device over an actual element of the real world and then uncovering tons of pre-populated information about what they're looking at. And, in terms of its classroom functionality, AR tools work the same way. There are those that are part of robust classroom AR systems and others that are just a program and a device. In either case, augmented reality platforms can help educators amplify engagement, increase excitement, and boost retention among students.
These days, many of the classroom AR solutions come from highly respected names in educational technology. In terms of classroom AR kits, there are a few reliable solutions we'd recommend. Previously, teachers were able to use the Google Expeditions kits to facilitate unique opportunities to learn with augmented reality. With those discontinued, however, the Expeditions 2.0 solutions from RobotLAB are our top recommendations. Not all RobotLAB VR kits include augmented reality features, however, but some do. Using other specialized education solutions, students can explore both AR and VR in the classroom. They could also access hundreds of specific field trips to explore key content areas they're discussing. Plus, all RobotLAB AR content helps teachers bring abstract concepts to life. And, the hardware combined with the student-friendly software, helps create an amazing learning experience.
Andy is dropping cubes off to 10 educators all across the country and has already made the first handful of initial stops, visiting schools in Burlington, VT, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Yesterday, he finished made the fifth drop-off and visited Jennifer Fischer, who teaches STEAM at the Mary B. Austin Elementary School in Mobile, Alabama!
This week, we decided to explore Qlone, which is more of a mobile learning solution rather than something kids need a desktop or laptop to use. For any students and teachers who are interested in the world of 3D scanning or manufacturing, Qlone is something you might want to check out. Keep reading to learn more!
There is a lot of hype, information, pause, and even a bit of action being taken when it comes to virtual reality in education. While it’s true that we do not yet know its complete impact on academic achievement, there are some things we do know about VR’s potential in the classroom. Here are some beliefs about VR and reasons
In ‘reality,’ VR offers students up-close views of just about anything they can imagine. It helps them conceptualize discussion topics from their classes much more vividly. And, it can even be used to create content like with MERGE, which just so happens to be the focus of this week’s Rising Resources post!
Teachers try every day to bring learning alive, but it hasn’t always been as easy to bring content alive. With zSpace’s amazing augmented reality system, however, all you get is interactive, exhilarating experiences. The content literally jumps off the screen, allowing students to hold, move, and manipulate 3D objects.
