#ARVRinEDU Archive

#ARVRinEDU is a chat to discuss Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education. Every Wednesday at 8PM CST.

Wednesday April 18, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #ARVRinEDU To get started, you’ll need to get out your #MergeCube. If you don’t have one, download a temporary cube here https://t.co/zWxCKY5fcF Then download the ANDROID ONLY HoloGlobe app at https://t.co/NDRYGSHLWZ UPDATED TODAY @MergeVR
stevensato Apr 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

What! Android only! Boo. #hardwareagnostic #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @MergeVR
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Where is @Rdene915 & @KatieJMcNamara when it’s finally an ANDROID ONLY app? #ARVRinEDU
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Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I had it before and my phone froze.. I am twitter broke #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @KatieJMcNamara
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Agreed! They are waiting for Apple to “let them in” and then we’ll see it explode in the App Store. Definitely a great app for our classrooms. #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @stevensato, @MergeVR
EdTechnocation Apr 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Join me at the KS #EdTech Conference DISRUPT 2018! I'll be leading an #ARVRinEDU Playground & breakout sessions on #GoogleExpeditions, #MergeCube, #GoogleStreetView Tours, #AugmentedReality Register now: https://t.co/gkcC1Tfu0Q @ksedtech #ksedtech #HSTE
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1: Now that you’ve downloaded the HoloGlobe app, open the app and keep the #MergeCube in view through the camera. Share the first you notice when viewing the earth. #ARVRinEDU
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

It did seem to freeze momentarily. 😬 I hope Twitter’s not getting hacked again. More importantly, I hope it’s not getting hacked during #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @Rdene915, @KatieJMcNamara
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

no I broke Twitter last night, they thought I was a robot #arvrinedu
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Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Joining in #arvrinedu
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 you can see where it is night and day? #arvrinedu
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stevensato Apr 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Last week, students went to outer space in #vr this week we will remember Pearl Harbor and experience The Berlin Wall. #arvrinedu @htcvive
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q2: In #HoloGlobe, explore the buttons on the side of the Earth by selecting the building blocks. Explain one of the views that could be tied to curriculum/standards. #ARVRinEDU #MergeCube @MergeVR
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

That is a really cool feature! I didn’t quite “get” that until I did a video chat with @JoyceBronwyn in Australia and it was dark for me and light for her and cold for us and warm for them. #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @Rdene915, @JoyceBronwyn
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I feel your pain!!!! I had to find an old Android device to run it, but it was worth it. Love this new app. #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @vreduchat, @MergeVR
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Well, at least your not in the bath like @TeachInVR was during the #ARVRinEDU chat every week 😂 @Rdene915 will appreciate this!
In reply to @mariagalanis, @MergeVR, @Rdene915, @MaggieJCox, @STEAMPunksEdu, @KatieJMcNamara, @m_drez, @stevensato, @btcostello05, @jamesmccrary, @TeachInVR, @Rdene915
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 I like the one that talks about the water, and shows the satellites, very cool to be able to move it around and hear the narration or record your own #arvrinedu #mergecube @MergeVR
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @MergeVR, @MergeVR
MaggieJCox Apr 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

So this is from #CES2018 I asked the rep (unsuccessfully) if I could have the spinning display, loved them. How fun would it be to set up activity with spinning cubes around room #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @MergeVR, @Rdene915, @STEAMPunksEdu, @KatieJMcNamara, @m_drez, @stevensato, @btcostello05, @mariagalanis, @jamesmccrary, @BonanzaFire
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3: The #MergeCube allows students to hold the Earth in their hands. How does the #HoloGlobe differ from other #AR astronomy apps? Hint, @NASA has something to do with it. @MergeVR #ARVRinEDU
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

That is so awesome! What type of activities do they do with the #VR experiences? #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @stevensato, @htcvive
vreduchat Apr 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Just did a little research. If you don’t have an android device, and want to check out NOAA’s Science on a Sphere, you can download for Windows/Mac here: https://t.co/TpOFmVSgFz @JaimeDonally #arvrinedu
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

And there are the cats :) #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @mariagalanis, @MergeVR, @MaggieJCox, @STEAMPunksEdu, @KatieJMcNamara, @m_drez, @stevensato, @btcostello05, @jamesmccrary, @TeachInVR
stevensato Apr 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

So this week we are supporting 7th grade with remembering Pearl Harbor. I actually went with them to the Japanese history museum yesterday, #manzanar. next we will support science as they stud the flow of blood through the heart. We will be using You by Sharecare. #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @htcvive
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 we have better views than the other #AR because these are straight from @NASA ? #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @NASA, @MergeVR, @NASA
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4 What does the combination of #ARVRinEDU and LIVE data look in the future? What are your predictions or hopes?
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4 that would be awesome, real time immersive, interacting, so cool! #arvrinedu
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JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 Ok, since we have no Android users in the #ARVRinEDU chat tonight, I'll share. The #HoloGlobe is going to blow your mind. Live data coming from @NASA INSIDE OF THE EARTH...INSIDE OF THE #MergeCube! Live weather, live: precipitation, drought risk, snow/ice, earthquakes, temps!!
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Interesting. I like the earthquake data. #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @vreduchat
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Hey, I am here :) #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @NASA
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

totally crazy, but awesome kind #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @NASA
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

How have the students responded? This is amazing stuff, STEVE-O! #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @stevensato, @htcvive
nathan_stevens Apr 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I can be an android user #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @NASA
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Typically, we're stuck with #AR experiences that don't pull live data like weather conditions. This is a game changers, because the @NASA integration with #HoloGlobe gives the students a realistic view of the earth based on current conditions. #ARVRinEDU @MergeVR
In reply to @Rdene915, @NASA, @MergeVR, @NASA, @MergeVR
vreduchat Apr 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

It’s great to see real data and AR being put together! Great for students to explore data and learn about our earth. #ARVRinEDU #AR #GIS
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JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5 FREE TIME! Share your favorite #MergeCube app. #ARVRinEDU
stevensato Apr 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

The fact that we can study in class, visit museums & go back in time with #vr. It’s amazing and the Ss agree. Although I can’t say for certain they’ll remember this week 10 years from now I know we’ve done a thorough job incorporating even the impossible thanks to #vr #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @htcvive
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Awesome is right! You can ask the students to become meteorologists and use the app to explain weather conditions and possible hazards...all in SPANISH! #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @Rdene915
Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5 I do like the explorer, 57 north, #arvrinedu
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JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Awesome! Download the #HoloGlobe app and use with your #MergeCube. Share what you find. Hint: it's pretty awesome! #ARVRinEDU @MergeVR https://t.co/NDRYGSHLWZ
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @NASA, @MergeVR
nathan_stevens Apr 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I am trying to more with Kindles since they are cheaper devices #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @NASA, @MergeVR
stevensato Apr 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: Moment by @el_chakka #tigeredu #arvrinedu @MergeVR
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @el_chakka, @MergeVR
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Great point! The data we need in Google should be the data we need in #ARVRinEDU. We'll begin to see more integrations, especially in web-based #AR & #VR
In reply to @vreduchat
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

What they'll remember is enjoying learning and that's priceless! #ARVRinEDU Amazing job, Steve-OOO
In reply to @stevensato, @htcvive
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Have you had a chance to use it with your students yet? If so, how have they responded? #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @Rdene915
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Interesting!!! This may be the perfect app to explore. Don't forget to share what the students learn or create. :D #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @NASA, @MergeVR
k2techieteacher Apr 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Students couldn’t get enough of #GoogleExpeditions #ExpeditionsAR #ARVRinEDU @mstecchini1 @helenpaynehp @K_8Curriculum @GoogleForEdu @GTeacherTribe #K2CanToo
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Don't forget to join #ARVRinEDU next week as we explore more amazing resources. Find more resources at https://t.co/NydObkAvYJ.
vreduchat Apr 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Moment by @el_chakka. Told some folks about it today that work with kids and they will be purchasing the @mergeVR cube and the moment app! #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @el_chakka, @MergeVR
kerszi Apr 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Aaaggghh! I raffled off all my Merge Cubes at our Edcamp last weekend, so I was without tonight. Just ordered 2 more from Amazon. Overpaid compared to WalMart, but I had a craving, ya’ know? #ARVRinEDU
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @NASA
vwarren04 Apr 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Awesome way to end the night #ARVRinEDU amazing learning session!
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @nathan_stevens, @NASA, @MergeVR
vreduchat Apr 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT

And once downloaded, the program (SOS Explorer Lite) from @NASA downloads another 4.23 GB of data. Should take about 3 hours for me. #ARVRinEdu Just do you know what you’re getting into...
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Rdene915 Apr 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT

They tried it briefly a few months ago, but we have been working on @cospaces_edu @MetaverseApp @Buncee projects the past few months, next phase is going to be with @MergeVR and learning about @samlabs @SpheroEdu @Ozobot and #AI #arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @cospaces_edu, @MetaverseApp, @Buncee, @MergeVR, @samlabs, @SpheroEdu, @Ozobot
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Great question. Yes, it's every Wednesday evening at 6PM Pacific, 8PM Central and 9PM Eastern. #ARVRinEDU
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educategreat Apr 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q2 #ARVRinEDU I am sooo excited about the updated #HoloGLOBE. It is amazing! I have an Android device so have checked it out. Besides what Jamie mentioned it also shows the tectonic plates! Perfect for my earth science standards (in Texas, theTEKS)!
JaimeDonally - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Wonderful! Make sure to include #ARVRinEDU so the whole community can see your responses and connect with you :)
In reply to @vwarren04, @NASA