I will share some other VR resources outside of Google Expeditions in Part 4 of this series. So you are not limited to just what Expeditions has to offer. ![]() Please note, that although we have focused on Google Expeditions in this series, there are many other compatible VR experiences that work with Google Cardboard and many other versions of VR headsets. Since your headset will dictate the device compatibility, I suggest you choose your headset first, paying close attention to the compatibility specifications. In the meantime, here are some device ideas to get started. I have hope that soon we will have a clear option for the classroom. Do your research! There is not a one size fits all answer for every classroom and every budget.īest Buy and others are starting to put together classroom kits, complete with wifi, but we are still talking about buying mobile phones, even though we do not need cellular plans. ![]() I do not want to steer anyone in the wrong direction, so please keep in mind that this technology is new and rapidly changing. The technology is new, and there are lots of choices, but making this work at the classroom level is not as easy. What in the world do we buy?įirst, let me say, this article was VERY difficult to write. Smartphones are not something we are used to buying for the classroom, which seems to be the biggest hangup to making this happen. Virtual Reality headsets are still very new and come in a wide variety of price points. I want to emphasize this is a moving target in terms of technology. So the biggest question I am receiving is what to buy. There are three different devices to think about at this point in time: 1) a virtual reality headset, 2) a smartphone for the student device, and 3) a tablet or phone for the teacher device. The Ultimate Google Cardboard and Expeditions Resource Guide.Part 2: How to Use Virtual Reality and Google Expeditions in the Classroom.Part 1: Getting Started with Virtual Reality and Google Expeditions.[Tweet “There is a brand new frontier in education: immersive virtual reality! Did you miss Part 1 & 2 ![]() There is a brand new frontier in education: immersive virtual reality! If you are wondering if your classroom is ready for virtual reality, be sure to take a look at this infographic by Samsung. Now that we have covered virtual reality and Google Expeditions in Part 1 of this series, and how to apply these ideas to the classroom in Part 2, let’s explore the actual devices that you need. Choosing a VR Headset and Smart Device for Your Classroom – Part 3 *This post is sponsored by Samsung.
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