Tag Archives: virtual reality

Does VR Have a Place in EdTech?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

Having a good look at a new (virtual) reality for students in the classroom. GUEST COLUMN | by Monica Burns Over the past few weeks I’ve had a handful of conversations with influencers, educators, and developers who are exploring Virtual … Continue reading →

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Booming in Buffalo

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

A community agrees on a truly transformative tool for teaching and learning. GUEST COLUMN| by Joe Parlier Kriner Cash views his district as on the cusp of a major renaissance, parallel to the one that the western New York state … Continue reading →

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Cool Tool | Awe Media

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

With this cool tool, create your own Mixed Reality experiences with a simple drag and drop interface, with no code – using your computer, smartphone or tablet. This company also helps schools and organizations customize complex “awe” apps and even … Continue reading →

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Cool Tool | SketchFab

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

Here’s an online community that publishes and shares 3D content online and in virtual reality (VR). With a community of more than half of a million content contributors, SketchFab is among the world’s largest platforms for 3D content online, including subjects … Continue reading →

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VR in Education

Posted on March 17, 2017 by

Today’s challenges and tomorrow’s promise. GUEST COLUMN | by Jon Roepke Of all the areas where virtual reality technology is now being used, VR may hold the most promise in education. By enabling immersive experiences, VR can engage students’ imaginations … Continue reading →

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Cool Tool | HoloLens

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

‘Mixed Reality’ technology from Microsoft is implemented by a special device – HoloLens glasses. They are a standalone, battery-powered device lasting up to five hours before requiring a recharge. The HoloLens allows students or teachers to add into real space three-dimensional objects (holograms) … Continue reading →

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Cool Tool | 2VR

Posted on October 10, 2016 by

When 2VR was originally invented, the primary focus was mobility, yet as time passes, its significance begins to morph into something more. It becomes about access to information at any moment, anywhere you are. Today, our students have a wealth … Continue reading →

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Cool Tool | zSpace

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

Virtual reality is taking over classrooms around the country, thanks to zSpace. From dissecting human hearts, diving into volcanoes or testing physics outcomes in Jupiter’s gravity, students are experiencing the next generation of immersive learning without teachers having to worry … Continue reading →

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