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I had the opportunity to review a Virtual Reality app and game this weekend and evaluate their application in the classroom. Here is a summary of my review:
The VR app that was reviewed was titled, “Titans of Space-A Tour Around the Universe”. It is an eleven minute, eleven second app that takes students on a virtual tour around the So...See MoreI had the opportunity to review a Virtual Reality app and game this weekend and evaluate their application in the classroom. Here is a summary of my review:
The VR app that was reviewed was titled, “Titans of Space-A Tour Around the Universe”. It is an eleven minute, eleven second app that takes students on a virtual tour around the Solar System to see the positioning and size of the planets in relation to other planets and stars. This app was developed for the Oculus Rift and other devices such as Samsung Gear VR and Google Cardboard. Overall, I thought the development and presentation of the planets were very well done, as the planets were 3D, very realistic looking, and placed in a lifelike environment. Definitely, excellent graphics! However, in not having a science background and knowing much about planet size and positioning, I was very interested in reading the text on the screen to know what I was looking at and why. Unfortunately, the screen shifted and turned in a very quick manner. Therefore, I was not able to read the screen and lost focus on what I should be doing. I ended up focusing on the physical features of the planets, which is really what the app wanted me to do anyway. There was a lot of shifting and turning on the screens which caused some slight issues with motions - similar to a Prezi feel. I’m not sure if it felt this way because I did not have on the proper eyewear to get the full experience of the product. Overall, “Titans of Space-A Tour Around the Universe” is a great app to use in science for those who are studying the Solar System. I suggest using it as a supplementary piece after students have become familiar with the planets. That way when they engage in the virtual experience, they will have the vocabulary and background knowledge to communicate their new knowledge and experiences with the planets.
Second Life is an online virtual world that uses avatars. There is a free experience and a paid experience. Through the free experience, the user can customize their avatar and access “thousands of 3D places and events”. The first stop for a newbie is on Learning Island where your avatar looks around and learns how to move. It took some time for me to get this down. As a matter of fact, I’m still working on it. However, I do not expect that my students would have the same challenges that I am experiencing. During this first stop, I was able to hear birds chirping, as if I was really outside. I was not able to make out the location, but it appeared to be somewhere in Rome. The next stop (which I did not get too) is Social Island where your avatar gets to socially connect with others. My short experience of this virtual tour did not give me enough time to understand the benefits of educational use, so I read a few reviews and was able to come up with this basic summary. Second Life allows users to visit other countries without having to leave the classroom. In visiting other countries, users benefit from learning about other cultures, communicating and collaborating with others, and problem solving. Users are also able to create and share content within the game platform. Based upon my experience and readings, Second Life could benefit several subject areas in school. For example, the English teacher could use “Second Life” to supplement teaching Plot and Characterization concepts. Students can create their unique characters with personalities through customization and develop a plot through creating scenarios. This interactive experience would bring to life the skills and concepts that students are working on in class, yet through a more lifelike experience. Learners are at the helm of their learning here, because they get to do the creating and decision making. I would recommend giving it a try in an English or Social Science/History class first and tie it the concepts and skills that are being taught in class.
Both the app and the game were reviewed and experienced in a brief manner. It would take me experiencing them in more depth before using in my class. Please make sure to check them out first before engaging your students.
Does anyone know the process ford transferring within your school district? Are you guaranteed placement?
by vacation version
Feb 4, 2017
1. What vacation plans do you have for this year?
2. What kind of vacation do you prefer?
3. What was your all-time favorite vacation?
by Barb S. hs/ret
Feb 5, 2017
<h3><font color=red>If it’s the ultimate game, how come they’re playing it again next year?
<i>~ Duane Thomas</i></h3></font>
by Barb S. hs/ret
Feb 4, 2017
<h3><font color=purple>The effect of one good-hearted person is incalculable.
<i>~ Oscar Arias</i></h3></font>
Trainer day!
Set 1, repeated 3 times --wood chop with 10 lbs dumbbells, 12 reps --sliding mountain climbers, 20 reps --bar pull ups, inclined slightly, 10, 12, 12 reps --lunging lateral flies, 5 lbs dumbbells, 12 reps each leg 2X, 6 reps each leg last set
Set 2, repeated 3 times --squat with forward jump across and back --lying do...See MoreTrainer day!
Set 1, repeated 3 times --wood chop with 10 lbs dumbbells, 12 reps --sliding mountain climbers, 20 reps --bar pull ups, inclined slightly, 10, 12, 12 reps --lunging lateral flies, 5 lbs dumbbells, 12 reps each leg 2X, 6 reps each leg last set
Set 2, repeated 3 times --squat with forward jump across and back --lying down chest flies, 10 lbs dumbbells, 12 reps --alternating plank dips, 10 reps --kneeling up downs, 5 reps each leg
I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to do the jump portion of the squat sequence. Since my feet seem to refuse to come off the floor together, I thought she would have to change this. Guess what? I was able to do them! Now, the jumps were not far, but my feet cooperated and came together.
For the stretching, the table was being used by someone so we had to go to the floor on a mat. For me, it wasn't so bad, but the trainer had to work a bit harder to get the stretches done. Once again, the stretching was very much needed and appreciated.
Before I left, I did a quick weight check and it appears the scale is showing a bit of movement. I hope it continues and shows the drop on Tuesday, my official weigh in day.
Keep moving!
by Tired of it all
Feb 3, 2017
People, even family, friends, and colleagues, seem to think all of their "friends" are customers. I've been hounded to buy CDs, "Lularoe leggings" essential oils, poorly written eBooks, Boy Scout popcorn, Girl Scout cookies, donate to Kickstarters and GoFundme's and buy bad photos that I could do a better job of with my cellphon...See MorePeople, even family, friends, and colleagues, seem to think all of their "friends" are customers. I've been hounded to buy CDs, "Lularoe leggings" essential oils, poorly written eBooks, Boy Scout popcorn, Girl Scout cookies, donate to Kickstarters and GoFundme's and buy bad photos that I could do a better job of with my cellphone. Then there were the please come to Jenny Sue's recital, my poetry slam, ad nauseam. So I unplugged. No more Facebook. No dramatic posts beforehand saying I'm gonna leave if you don't stop turning my page into a billboard for your crap. If anyone else is considering doing the same, it is wonderful! I have an extra hour or two in my day, and I'm not frustrated by having to respond to sales pitches and removing sales pitches from my page--how rude of people to do that! It was fun sharing pix and stuff, at first. Glad to be done with Facebook!
by Barb S. hs/ret
Feb 3, 2017
<h3><font color=navy blue>What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?
<i>~ John Steinbeck</i></h3></font>
Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2017) April 24-27, 2017 Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge Dublin, Ireland http://www.iicedu.org *******************************************************************
The IICE is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The IICE prom...See MoreIreland International Conference on Education (IICE-2017) April 24-27, 2017 Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge Dublin, Ireland http://www.iicedu.org *******************************************************************
The IICE is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The IICE promotes collaborative excellence between academicians and professionals from Education. The aim of IICE is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational fields with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge the knowledge gap, promote research esteem and the evolution of pedagogy. The IICE 2017 invites research papers that encompass conceptual analysis, design implementation and performance evaluation. All the accepted papers will appear in the proceedings and modified version of selected papers will be published in special issues peer reviewed journals.
The topics in IICE-2017 include but are not confined to the following areas:
*Academic Advising and Counselling *Art Education *Adult Education *APD/Listening and Acoustics in Education Environment *Business Education *Counsellor Education *Curriculum, Research and Development *Competitive Skills *Continuing Education *Distance Education *Early Childhood Education *Educational Administration *Educational Foundations *Educational Psychology *Educational Technology *Education Policy and Leadership *Elementary Education *E-Learning *E-Manufacturing *ESL/TESL *E-Society *Geographical Education *Geographic information systems *Health Education *Higher Education *History *Home Education *Human Computer Interaction *Human Resource Development *Indigenous Education *ICT Education *Internet technologies *Imaginative Education *Kinesiology & Leisure Science *K12 *Language Education *Mathematics Education *Mobile Applications *Multi-Virtual Environment *Music Education *Pedagogy *Physical Education (PE) *Reading Education *Writing Education *Religion and Education Studies *Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) *Rural Education *Science Education *Secondary Education *Second life Educators *Social Studies Education *Special Education *Student Affairs *Teacher Education *Cross-disciplinary areas of Education *Ubiquitous Computing *Virtual Reality *Wireless applications *Other Areas of Education
- You can submit your research paper to papers-2017april@iicedu.org
Important Dates:
*Short Abstract Submission Date: February 05, 2017 *Notification of Short Abstract Acceptance/Rejection: February 10, 2017 *Extended Abstract, Research Paper, Student Paper, Case Study, Report Submission Date: February 12, 2017 *Notification of Extended Abstract, Research Paper, Student Paper, Case Study, Report Acceptance/Rejection: February 20, 2017 *Proposal for Workshops Submission Date: February 10, 2017 *Notification of Workshop Acceptance/Rejection: February 15, 2017 *Posters Proposal Submission Date: February 12, 2017 *Notification of Posters Acceptance/Rejection: February 20, 2017 *Camera Ready Paper Due: March 24, 2017 *Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 25, 2017 *Late Bird Registration Deadline (Authors only): March 15, 2017 *Late Bird Registration Deadline (Participants only): March 20, 2017 *Conference Dates: April 24 - 27, 2017
For further information please visit http://www.iicedu.org
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