#ditchbook Archive
#DITCHbook was created by Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller. The chat focuses on innovative teaching ideas and disrupting standard textbook education.
Thursday January 26, 2017
10:00 PM EST
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:00 PM EST
Hello fellow ditchers, welcome to the
#ditchbook
chat
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:00 PM EST
Come to the
#ditchbook
chat!
In reply to @VirtualGiff, @msdanciu, @Ms_Kaynak, @MegansAgenda, @msjweir, @kat
HistoriaTeacher
Jan 26 @ 10:00 PM EST
My chats for the next hour will be for
#ditchbook
as I learn more about how to integrate VR into my classroom!
participatechat
Jan 26 @ 10:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#ditchbook
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/Nb8zYosqXB
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:00 PM EST
Honored to be hosting the
#ditchbook
chat tonight. Hoping for a big crowd!
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:01 PM EST
Welcome to
#ditchbook
Please intro and share!
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:01 PM EST
Half hour!
#ditchbook
In reply to @HistoriaTeacher
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:01 PM EST
Glad to have you as the moderator, Doug!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:01 PM EST
Glad to hear it Paige ... welcome!
#DitchBook
In reply to @HistoriaTeacher
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:01 PM EST
Doug from
#wp103
in WC IL. If i weren't in education I'd be a sports broadcaster. I love commentating in PE!
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:01 PM EST
Hi all! Dianne 4/5 T from soCal. Have no clue, all I ever wanted.
#ditchbook
HistoriaTeacher
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
I'm studying Digital Communication in Education with
@ghartman
from St. Charles, MO
#DitchBook
In reply to @ghartman
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Thank you sir! Glad to have been invited. Its about to get virtual in here!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
hoffmanteambret
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Coincidence? Think not! Just got home, new VR Gear on my table ready to learn! Brett from Iowa, 6th SS, Sci, Math
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hello Paige. Thanks for joining!
#ditchbook
In reply to @HistoriaTeacher, @ghartman
GettingGoogly
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Adam Geisen, tech integration, Troy, IL, Excited to be here!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Thanks for joining Dianne.
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
wizardwarren
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Sarah, MS sci T, ditching from chilly Colorado
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Craig, edtech instructional coach from Texas. If I was in education, then probably a pastor
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Come now & join
#ditchbook
to discuss VR & GoogleCardboard!
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:00 PM EST
Hello fellow ditchers, welcome to the
#ditchbook
chat
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:02 PM EST
Welcome!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wizardwarren
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
Thanks for coming Adam.
#ditchbook
In reply to @GettingGoogly
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
This is a fast paced chat folks. Q1 coming shortly.
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
Yo Craig, what's up?
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement
MrWawczak
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
John, AP and Grade 5 teacher from IL here. I almost went the Psychology route (or CF for the Chicago Cubs!)
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hey folks! Matt here,
#DitchBook
author and 11yr Spanish T fm Indiana. Think it'd be cool to be a pilot!
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hey John! Thanks for dropping by!
#ditchbook
In reply to @MrWawczak
sandyrotto
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hello
#ditchbook
-ers! Sandy, 6-12 inst. coach from MN. I'm an English teacher at heart, so I'd definitely be a writer if I weren't in edu.
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Q1
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Our fearless leader folks!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hey folks! Matt here,
#DitchBook
author and 11yr Spanish T fm Indiana. Think it'd be cool to be a pilot!
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Ha ... perfect timing! Welcome, Brett!
#DitchBook
In reply to @hoffmanteambret
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hellloooo,
#ditchbook
! Evan Mosier, Technology Integrationist Lead Teacher and 6th gr. Language Arts, Davenport, IA.
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hi
#Ditchbook
! Rachel, k-8 Curriculum Specialist in Bozeman, MT. Excited to learn w
@wpmsad
!
In reply to @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hey Adam! You're getting to be a
#DitchBook
regular. Thanks for joining!
In reply to @GettingGoogly
historytechie
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Good evening
#ditchbook
Liz hs World & APGov T from CA. I'd probably be a lawyer.
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
excited to learn about VR. My district's first year 1:1 with iPads. Sometimes I wish I was still in my own classroom
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hey
#ditchbook
I'm sean, 4th grade teacher from Indiana. Looking forward to learning more about VR & cardboard tonight.
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
A1: First discovered it at
#WitCon16
last June and immediately knew the power it could have in my classroom.
#ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hi
#ditchbook
. Mandi from MO, HS Math teacher.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hey Craig! There's a lot of crossover between those two careers, isn't there?? :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @craigklement
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hello
#Ditchbook
PLN. Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno Ca
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
A1: School wide pilot day for Google Cardboard last yr. Such a cool experience, even with my motion sickness issues
#ditchbook
EduGladiators
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
👩🏻💻 Don't miss our last chat of Rethinking Discipline series w/
@SaneeBell
#EduGladiators
#ontsshg
#K12ArtChat
#DitchBook
#teachNVchat
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
A1: No experience thus far. Looking forward to learning a lot more this evening about VR in the classroom.
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
That sounds awesome. I am demonstrating to my fellow MS and HS Ts soon!
#GoogleCardboard
#googleexpeditions
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
And if I weren't a T, I'd be a wilderness ranger in the summer and xc ski instructor in winter!
#whoneedsmoney
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
If you can be the CF for the Cubs, always be the CF for the Cubs. :) Welcome John to
#DitchBook
!
MrWawczak
Jan 26 @ 10:03 PM EST
John, AP and Grade 5 teacher from IL here. I almost went the Psychology route (or CF for the Chicago Cubs!)
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
yes sir. It's all about relationships and loving people and building them up
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
hoffmanteambret
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
Tried doing Lunch Expeditions but problems with connections and material selection.
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
You've come to the right place to learn my friend!
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
Miss_Gs_World
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
Theresa from California, 11/12 grade English. Probably the train robber on the big train at Knott's Berry Farm!
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
Rachel so good to see you my friend!
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @wpmsad
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
How cool. I taught with someone who retired and does this now.
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
#Seanie
!! So glad to see you. :)
#Ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @wpmsad
HistoriaTeacher
Jan 26 @ 10:05 PM EST
A1: Never used VR in the classroom! Excited to learn!
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
I'd be more than willing to help you out!
#ditchbook
In reply to @hoffmanteambret
wizardwarren
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1 only a google expedition visit last year... Cool, but a little disorienting for me Ss loved it!
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
I did this many lives ago. :) Wonderful few years!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
Mike Wielgus, Tech Integration, Troy, IL jumping into the
#ditchbook
party.
GettingGoogly
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: Zero experience. I'm willing to cut my own goggles out of cardboard.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
just for you...
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
polonerd
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
Another Sean in the chat. Sean from Orland Pk IL joining one of my favorites
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: In my home classroom, my kids have toured Paris and rode rollercoasters w/Google Cardboard. Excited seeing uses in class.
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
That would be fun. Kids loved it when they were little!
#ditchbook
In reply to @Miss_Gs_World
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hi everyone! Jen - digital literacy resource teacher from Toronto Canada,
#GHO
friend with
@wpmsad
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1.2 - Used
#googleexpeditions
several times without
#GoogleCardboard
but now that I have it I love it! Endless possibilities
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hey Evan!
#DitchBook
In reply to @emosier3
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hey
#ditchbook
Michael Cohen, The Tech Rabbi, Free Agent, former EdTech Director. If I wasn't in
#Edu
, would still be working 2 help people.
MrWawczak
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: Unfortunately none...YET. But exited to learn ideas and hear how others have
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
Got one hooked from Canada eh!!!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @VirtualGiff
sandyrotto
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
I'm right with you, Evan. None at all.
#ditchbook
We are smart enough to surround ourselves with people who can teach us.
In reply to @emosier3
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
Mandi! Hi friend!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @TTmomTT
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: none really. Trying to get Ts set up using google expeditions but wifi currently blocks connections. I've emailed tech dept
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
Hello sir! Glad to have you in
#DitchBook
tonight!
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: I have limited use in the classroom but see tons of potential for virtual field trips
#ditchbook
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1)
#VR
in the classroom has been limited due to device challenges. It just aint the same on a tablet versus phones.
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
I'd love to GHO or
@SkypeClassroom
with anyone who wants to learn more after the chat. Just DM me.
#ditchbook
In reply to @sandyrotto, @emosier3, @SkypeClassroom
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
We can be "better together" this evening! ;-)
#ditchbook
In reply to @sandyrotto
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1 no experience in the classroom whatsoever. Played around with it a conference this last summer
#ditchbook
historytechie
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1 Did UN Human Rights & Syrian refugee lesson. Used
@NYTimesLearning
Syria VR
https://t.co/51fKrzE7PR
#ditchbook
In reply to @NYTimesLearning
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
How much fun would that be?!?!?! I'd move to MT to do that too!
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1 I haven't used VR in the classroom! Eager to learn from this PLN!
#Ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
actually got asked to be a missionary in Belgium starting in May, but turned it down this time around
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
Hey, Matt!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
LisaBohaty
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: We had the Pioneer Program visit last school year!! SO AWESOME!
#ditchbook
Awaiting our very own VR kit!
johannabrown
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Hey
#ditchbook
just decided to join! Happy Thursday!
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Not just field trips. Connecting w authors, experts, scientists,. Really limitless possiblities. Esp with creation!
#ditchbook
In reply to @VirtualGiff
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
I did both for 3 years in Tahoe area. Amazing!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
This is how I got hooked Sean!
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: No experience in the classroom. Interested in G Cardboard. Would really like to develop a VR walk thru lesson.
#ditchbook
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Love the "card" as an intro to you...so cute...might copy the idea!
#ditchbook
In reply to @TTmomTT
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Night = Made! Howdy, Ralph! Great to have you join
#ditchbook
this evening!
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 26 @ 10:06 PM EST
just for you...
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Hello
#DitchBook
I'm baaack! ;)
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1) Done some
#VR
field trips but never as immersive/impressive as
@oculus
rift.
#ditchbook
In reply to @oculus
historytechie
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Hoping to get resources for World and Gov VR vids to use and lesson ideas.
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Evaaaan!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
BrantonTech
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1- we like using the google expeditions app.. last week our teacher took her students to India
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Can I ask how you got them to come to your school?
#ditchbook
In reply to @LisaBohaty
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
#Ditchbook
Okay. Matt. I called my dad, sir. You call me Lemarr.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:07 PM EST
Hello sir! Glad to have you in
#DitchBook
tonight!
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
#DitchBook
If I weren't in education I'd be a journalist/author.
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
Raaaachelllll!!!
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:08 PM EST
Evaaaan!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
johannabrown
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: None! Although imagine getting to try being in a lab like the ones in 'Hot Zone' Love it!
#ditchbook
#science
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
Welcome. Happy TH!
#ditchbook
In reply to @johannabrown
ToddShriver
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
#ditchbook
A1 Love the 360 degree videos
@AirPano
@USATODAY
and
@nytimes
provide some great ones!
In reply to @AirPano, @USATODAY, @nytimes
Mrs_Koppers
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
My son just bought his own
#GoogleCardboard
@wpmsad
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
12 ways to use Google Cardboard in your class
https://t.co/HCg9zJNwYa
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
Q2 coming shortly. Its Fast and Furious around here!
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
Yeah! Hi Sean!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @polonerd
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
How awesome! Great ditching!
#ditchbook
In reply to @1988project, @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
Isn't the potential of VR unbelievable??? India ... too cool!
#DitchBook
In reply to @BrantonTech
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
Here I am doing the Macarena with
#OculusRift
at the
@OUInnovationHub
#ditchbook
#vr
#VirtualReality
In reply to @OUInnovationHub
TheTechRabbi
Jan 25 @ 2:37 PM EST
@DrTerriOU
@OUInnovationHub
@OULibraries
Took our guest speaker to see oculus rift in the library
@TheTechRabbi
https://t.co/jfNgDIVfn8
In reply to @DrTerriOU, @OUInnovationHub, @OULibraries, @TheTechRabbi
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
Adam, Central CA, Tech Coach, A bit late
#ditchbook
HistoriaTeacher
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
#LULearns
Classmates: Tips from the
#Ditchbook
Twitter Chat
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
12 ways to use Google Cardboard in your class
https://t.co/HCg9zJNwYa
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
This GIF terrifies me!
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
Q2
#ditchbook
AssignmentHelpN
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
#ditchbook
#moedchat
10 Simple Ways to Use Pinterest For Classroom Teaching
https://t.co/0i2sbvZqo7
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
That's how we roll in
#Ditchbook
@jmattmiller
In reply to @sandyrotto, @emosier3, @jmattmiller
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
love this blog post of yours...share it all the time!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: VR experiences are limited to free time with Google Cardboard. I desperately want to do more.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
Hello Johanna! THanks for joining us ... welcome!
#DitchBook
In reply to @johannabrown
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
It's
@SEANJFAHEY
's best buddy, Ralph....
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @SEANJFAHEY
johannabrown
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
A2: Training and access to the hardware. Def. interested though and willing to try!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
A2: The best aspect is experiencing things you can't with a dang textbook. Visiting Tokyo, the Moon or under the ocean!
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
The rabbi is in the
#Ditchbook
house! Yeah!
In reply to @TheTechRabbi
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
There will always be opportunities to do mission work ... you'll get your chance!
#DitchBook
In reply to @craigklement
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
A2: Getting the Ss to visit Venice and see how different it is than our valley, Not so great, motion sickness!
#ditchbook
dominic_pirrone
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
#ditchbook
A1 We are lucky enough to give
#googleexpeditions
a try last year. Awesome! And the kids + teachers loved it.
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
Oooh, can we please do this? Wld be amazing to get a live sesh with you!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @sandyrotto, @emosier3, @SkypeClassroom
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
Great resources. Thanks
@jmattmiller
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
12 ways to use Google Cardboard in your class
https://t.co/HCg9zJNwYa
#DitchBook
polonerd
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
HI Rachel. Hope you're having a great wk I'm getting mentally prepared to play volleyball in faculty vs Ss assembly
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
This is good stuff.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:09 PM EST
12 ways to use Google Cardboard in your class
https://t.co/HCg9zJNwYa
#DitchBook
NatashaRRivera
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
Natasha Rivera from NJ-ESL k-5 T. Learned about
#GoogleCardboard
at the NJEA Convention. Used it in December to tour WhiteHouse
#DitchBook
HistoriaTeacher
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
A2: Training, Resources, mainly ideas in the classroom
#ditchbook
GettingGoogly
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
A2: I said no, and I'm missing the physical resources.
#ditchbook
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
A2: Lack of resources. No GCardboard in my building. $$$ is a huge deterrent as well. Looking to change that!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
I'd love to.
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
A2: district's first year as 1:1 with iPads. Stingy wifi that blocks everything. Ts resistente to tech. Lots of hurdles
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
Welcome, Johanna!
#Ditchbook
is a great crew, 👍🏼
In reply to @johannabrown
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
LOL ... no "sir", huh? My manners get in my way sometimes! :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
@KarlyMoura
said viewing it on the iPad helps eliminate the motion sickness. It's a great tip.
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @KarlyMoura
Miss_Gs_World
Jan 26 @ 10:11 PM EST
A2: Need some training and resources.
#ditchbook
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
Agreed! It would be super fun!
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @wpmsad, @sandyrotto, @SkypeClassroom
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: Kids love it! I love watching them enjoy it too.
#DitchBook
MaggieJCox
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1 not much in class
#VR
tools are expensive but trying to add some into
#healthscience
#CareerTechEd
lessons
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:04 PM EST
Q1
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
Just let me know if GHO or Skype works best.
#ditchbook
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
Agreed! It would be super fun!
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @wpmsad, @sandyrotto, @SkypeClassroom
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: Hardware is the big issue for me. You need a phone/cardboard or a $$$ device that needs a PC to run it.
#ditchbook
I think
#AR
is future
BrantonTech
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2- the reaction! Adults and students are amazed and in awe
#ditchbook
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: I said no. Need the cardboard...or something similar.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
Yes! I was *just* about to find those links and share them. Great stuff!
#DitchBook
In reply to @ToddShriver, @AirPano, @USATODAY, @nytimes
ToddShriver
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
#Ditchbook
A2. The 360 videos gave different perspectives of the women's march in DC. Could look at expressions and signs and then discuss
ohsoearly
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1 I have one sitting on my kitchen table but A2 because I don't have more of them
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
I look at it as this is my mission field. You're either a missionary or a mission field, regardless of location
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
Maybe I was mixing up my
@SkypeClassroom
presentation from yesterday with
#GoogleCardboard
Thanks for catching
#ditchbook
In reply to @VirtualGiff, @SkypeClassroom
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
Hi
@rachelmarker
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
#Ditchbook
In reply to @polonerd
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:12 PM EST
Our
@teachermsjamie
is trying it. We are a Chrome school though, not sure if Google Play has it, piloting
#ditchbook
In reply to @TTmomTT, @KarlyMoura, @teachermsjamie
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
Glad to make it when I can :)
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2: Best aspect was student engagement, amazement and wonder. My Ss are very low SES and would not experience such IRL
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
Rebekah!!! So glad you're here, friend! How are you?
#Ditchbook
In reply to @RemScience
historytechie
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2 Loved the Ss reaction. Brought empathy and curiosity to the Syrian refugee crisis.
#ditchbook
wizardwarren
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2 the only things that ever hold me back, access and inspiration
#ditchbook
, love Galapagos tour, looking for sci tours, human body, etc
johannabrown
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
Oooh! Love to hear about your experience if you've tried!
#ditchbook
In reply to @ohsoearly
polonerd
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
Trying to find more VR resources for college prep. I've used AR, but struggling with VR. Maybe more of a hook?
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
What can we help you do to bridge this gap? The
#GoogleCardboard
sets are $10 on amazon!
#ditchbook
Or you can build your own
In reply to @GettingGoogly
dominic_pirrone
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
#ditchbook
A2 The immediate reaction mixed with new & realistic opps is amazing. Then the teacher ideas take off & it gets even better.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
360 VR: A new 360-degree every day by the
@nytimes
. So cool! (Thx
@toddshriver
)
https://t.co/dozv7Am0QU
#DitchBook
In reply to @nytimes, @ToddShriver
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
I see
#VR
as keeping us “stuck” while
#AugmentedReality
gets us moving and engaging w/ the world
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
Change is a hard obstacle to overcome sometimes, isn't it Craig.
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
Oh boy. Good thing
@KarlyMoura
is missing this!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3, @KarlyMoura
teachermsjamie
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
yes I am! As soon as I remember to bring my iPad to school (i blame grad school!)
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @TTmomTT, @KarlyMoura
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
Awww yeah!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @RemScience
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
More than willing to help train you or anyone else that wants to jump in.
#ditchbook
In reply to @Miss_Gs_World
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
But you're here! The Adam-shaped hole in
#DitchBook
has been filled!
In reply to @techcoachjuarez
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
Watching Ss experience was such cool thing! They weren't ready to stop for lunch
#ditchbook
In reply to @BrantonTech
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
Check it out!!! Yours truly will be at the helm a handful of times. You don't wanna miss it!
#ditchbook
friends welcome, too! :)
DcsdTechies
Jan 26 @ 9:57 PM EST
Someone made a bet today on how many teachers we can get to join our first Ask A Techie chat on Monday. Will you join us?
#dcsdpln
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
@GettingGoogly
We need to see if we can get a class set and begin some PD.
#TRIADvances
#ditchbook
In reply to @GettingGoogly
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
I'm doing ok. You? I've sure missed our Thursday nights!
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
- I was REALLY excited that I might be able to walk around with JK Rowling!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
GettingGoogly
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
We just haven't started down the path yet. We're in the process of going 1:1, and the resources are thin. $10 is doable!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
yes it is, it's been an up and down year as far as coaching Ts into tech. Slowly but surely
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
Sorry!
#ditchbook
In reply to @VirtualGiff
historytechie
Jan 26 @ 10:14 PM EST
Anyone have links to VR to use in Gov class on branches &/or civil rights?
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
I'd love to become a tech coach someday. Any tips?
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
There's plenty of time for
@KarlyMoura
to view Ralph! ;-)
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @KarlyMoura
massignmenthelp
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
#ditchbook
#moedchat
7 Effective Lifestyle Changes To Help You Get Better Grades
https://t.co/kWh2T6BCnt
hoffmanteambret
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
Curious, why?
#ditchbook
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
I see
#VR
as keeping us “stuck” while
#AugmentedReality
gets us moving and engaging w/ the world
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2 I have my rad R2D2 model, but need devices for Ss. Need convincing this deserves the pursuit!
#Ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
Love this resource. Thanks for sharing
@jmattmiller
I just bookmarked it.
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
360 VR: A new 360-degree every day by the
@nytimes
. So cool! (Thx
@toddshriver
)
https://t.co/dozv7Am0QU
#DitchBook
In reply to @nytimes, @ToddShriver
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
Show your district how relevant and important a tech coach can be.
#babysteps
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @craigklement
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
Okay here too. Busy busy. Looong week
#Ditchbook
In reply to @RemScience
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:15 PM EST
Step-by-step. Day-by-day.
#DitchBook
In reply to @craigklement, @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
Want to do Google Expeditions but only have iPads? Not to worry ... you can use them!
https://t.co/7hPoInqDM9
#DitchBook
#GoogleCardboard
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
I'm loving it so far. My district has done a great job of training me in tech and coaching strategies. Learning a lot
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
ToddShriver
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
1600 app for iPad and iPhone. VR of White House.
#ditchbook
In reply to @historytechie
MaggieJCox
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2 Cost!
@VuzeCamera
@HomidoVR
recently donated
#VR
glasses to my classroom so I can start Important for
#MedEd
#CareerTechEd
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:10 PM EST
Q2
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
Well said.
@TheTechRabbi
#ditchbook
In reply to @TheTechRabbi
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:13 PM EST
I see
#VR
as keeping us “stuck” while
#AugmentedReality
gets us moving and engaging w/ the world
#ditchbook
NatashaRRivera
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2- The best aspect is the ability to build background before a lesson. It allows Ss to make connections
#ditchbook
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: cost for sure. The glasses might be $10 but the devices to put in them are not!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
Thanks Mike!
#ditchbook
In reply to @mrwielgus, @craigklement
MrWawczak
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: Biggest thing is lack of knowledge. Here to learn more because sounds amazing!
#DitchBook
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2b: Funny moment when a S nearly freaked out on my Google Cardboard when I told him look up and he saw the statue of liberty
#ditchbook
edcampOSjr
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
Hello! I'm Ed, Math Teacher, CenCal. Longtime follower/lurker of
#ditchbook
Looking for more great math resources!
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
Q3
#ditchbook
HistoriaTeacher
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
I hadn't thought about it like that. Especially cool for World Geo or History classes!
#ditchbook
In reply to @NatashaRRivera
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
Everyone should bookmark this site NOW!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
Want to do Google Expeditions but only have iPads? Not to worry ... you can use them!
https://t.co/7hPoInqDM9
#DitchBook
#GoogleCardboard
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
Google Maps Street View pairs PERFECTLY with
#GoogleCardboard
. Some places to visit:
https://t.co/CKX0hl9xLG
#DitchBook
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
@GettingGoogly
and I are just beginning our tech coach journey. It's awesome!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @mrwielgus, @craigklement, @GettingGoogly
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
We had more Number Talks PD today. It was fabulous!
@MrsNewell22
was awesome!
#DitchBook
#eduawesome
#adventure
#wheresmsrnow
In reply to @rachelmarker, @MrsNewell22
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
I love this feature of
@GoogleForEdu
@googlemaps
#googleexpeditions
#GoogleCardboard
#ditchbook
In reply to @GoogleForEdu, @googlemaps
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
Google Maps Street View pairs PERFECTLY with
#GoogleCardboard
. Some places to visit:
https://t.co/CKX0hl9xLG
#DitchBook
polonerd
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
Check out
@jimknight99
books on Instructional coaching. Huge help. Wait, did I just promo a book during
#ditchbook
?
In reply to @wpmsad, @craigklement, @jimknight99
hoffmanteambret
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
DONE!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
Everyone should bookmark this site NOW!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:16 PM EST
Want to do Google Expeditions but only have iPads? Not to worry ... you can use them!
https://t.co/7hPoInqDM9
#DitchBook
#GoogleCardboard
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
Great news Craig!
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: Software. We need to go beyond walking around Google maps. Users need to engage and interface but that costs $$$$ now
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
Oh be still my
#numbertalks
heart! That is excellent. Following her now!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @RemScience, @MrsNewell22
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
Really cool!
#ditchbook
In reply to @ToddShriver, @historytechie
johannabrown
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3 I'm hoping for
#empathy
experiences!
#ditchbook
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: I'm not sure if it's possible now, but I'd love for students to be able to create their own VR worlds.
#ditchbook
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
#OculusRift
was sooooo epic! It just costs 2K when you add the computer power needed for it.
#ditchbook
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: Storysphere: tory Spheres allows educators to tell stories using 360° images.
https://t.co/UF9PHzinft
#ditchbook
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: Not trying to sound preachy, but VR/AR needs 2 shake the stigma of being 4 gamers & purely entertainment. We see EDU value.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
VIDEO PREVIEW: What is Expeditions? "Expeditions: Take your students to places a school bus can't"
https://t.co/rrScAxwoUd
#DitchBook
MaggieJCox
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2 -2
@VuzeCamera
@HomidoVR
@wpmsad
I let Ss use them to explore surgery videos they were
#engaged
but have not planned lesson
#ditchbook
In reply to @VuzeCamera, @HomidoVR, @wpmsad
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: Storysphere: tory Spheres allows educators to tell stories using 360° images.
https://t.co/kxKmlJVf4y
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3: I really think more colleges and universities should begin have Ss create content!
#ditchbook
HS Ss too!
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3: Making VR part of the routine, flattens walls, integrates innovation into curriculum
#ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3: I would like to be able to interact with the images. Right now we are just visitors.
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
The experiences/locations it can bring into the classroom seems amazing.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @techcoachjuarez
zonie71
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
Krista from SE Michigan, 5th grade teacher -- doing more lurking than participating late night for the 4yo
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
I agree 100%
#ditchbook
In reply to @techcoachjuarez
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3: implementing it in the classroom 😁. Cross-cirrucular and so engaging
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
So you visited a Syrian location? Or actual refugee camp? THIS would be incredible!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @historytechie
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
This is what its all about. Just like
@SkypeClassroom
it opens doors for our Ss to get out of the classroom
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @SkypeClassroom
GettingGoogly
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3: Part of a curriculum? Standards? But will requiring it take the fun out of it?
#ditchbook
ToddShriver
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
#ditchbook
Love GeoGuessr. Outstanding 360 degree geography game.
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3: I have heard that USA Today's VR stories are good.
https://t.co/Q2Ix0YzzGZ
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
This! Got to make it happen!
#ditchbook
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: I'm not sure if it's possible now, but I'd love for students to be able to create their own VR worlds.
#ditchbook
wizardwarren
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3 could be revolutionary in helping kids visualize abstract concepts like atoms and molecules, though AR intrigues me more
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
that would be so cool!
#ditchbook
In reply to @mrwielgus
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
Just bookmarked this too!
#ditchbook
Thanks Jen!
In reply to @VirtualGiff
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
Cheap VR set for class: 1. Buy VR headsets 2. Parents donate old smartphones (w/cables) 3. Wipe phones. 4. Connect to wifi
#ditchbook
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
It can with a Ricoh Theta camera
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
Love
@SkypeClassroom
#Mysteryskype
is a regular thing in my class
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @SkypeClassroom
johannabrown
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
Oh my gosh! Yes! I loved to just play this at home. So cool in a classroom!
#ditchbook
In reply to @ToddShriver
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
They can use
#Cardboardcamera
to make their own photos.
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
#WhatHeSaid
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3: I really think more colleges and universities should begin have Ss create content!
#ditchbook
HS Ss too!
MaggieJCox
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3
#VR
will become more widley used & accepted in life & education
#arvrinedu
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:17 PM EST
Q3
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
Hey Ed! Glad you jumped in and left "lurker" status behind. :) Thanks for joining us.
#DitchBook
In reply to @edcampOSjr
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
Me too! Just ask
@VirtualGiff
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @SkypeClassroom, @VirtualGiff
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
HMMMM, what's that?
#ditchbook
In reply to @VirtualGiff
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
Yeah, but, this one is a keeper!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @polonerd, @wpmsad, @craigklement, @jimknight99
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
I'd visit MT for a chance to collaborate face-to-face w/ Rachel! ;)
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller, @rachelmarker
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
what VR do you use in your math class, looking for suggestions to share with Ts
#ditchbook
In reply to @TTmomTT
NatashaRRivera
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
I gathered 3 old iPhones 4S or newer from my family. If I give Ss my phone I can use them with a small group
#ditchbook
In reply to @VirtualGiff
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
Freddie Mercury in VR - amazing:
https://t.co/2XbnbAdlpT
#ditchbook
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:21 PM EST
Freddie Mercury in VR - amazing:
https://t.co/zyUO7Onb9x
#ditchbook
HistoriaTeacher
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
Hadn't thought of that! Makes it a lot more affordable!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
#GHO
besties
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @MViTDiTeach, @SkypeClassroom
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
Agreed. I think there's def a stigma to VR viewers for some Ts.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @techcoachjuarez
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
A3b: This got me thinking of the Tupac hologram at Coachella. Imagine a hologram of Kennedy in SS class??
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
5 Apps for Creating Your Own VR Content
https://t.co/RLhNSQ57bw
(Just Googled it, haven't checked it out yet ...)
#DitchBook
BSGSCSFoster
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
#ditchbook
A3: I am not sure what's next in VR. Maybe it will be "smell o vision" for the cooking channel.
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
Matt, you're on FIRE with all the resources tonight! Oh yeah!!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
A3.2 - Getting Ss, Ts and admins to realize ALL of the benefits of the
#googleexpeditions
experience will open pathways for all!
#ditchbook
NatashaRRivera
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
I teach in a Title I school. Building background and making connections are paramount.
#ditchbook
In reply to @HistoriaTeacher
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
So much more than a toy or video game.
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
Agreed. I think there's def a stigma to VR viewers for some Ts.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @techcoachjuarez
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:22 PM EST
360 camera...so cool.
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
Q4
#ditchbook
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
A3: For me? Figuring out how to go beyond handing my phone over to Ss one at a time.
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
THIS. Great point, Mandi.
#Ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3: I would like to be able to interact with the images. Right now we are just visitors.
#ditchbook
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
A3: Campus previews for incoming students. Set up a VR presentation and engage prospective students right away!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
Final question is here. Its been crazy tonight.
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
Good point. This is way behind my scope of learning.
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
THIS. Great point, Mandi.
#Ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3: I would like to be able to interact with the images. Right now we are just visitors.
#ditchbook
MaggieJCox
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
Yes
@johannabrown
Ss see & feel things they could not have prior to
#VR
development of
#empathy
#understanding
#arvrinedu
#ditchbook
johannabrown
Jan 26 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3 I'm hoping for
#empathy
experiences!
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3 Maybe this is happening already, but... Ss creating their virtual content? Teaching others abt place--their community, etc.
#Ditchbook
hoffmanteambret
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
Have S's that have never left our county in rural Iowa. Imagine opening the world of possibilities. Truly may be life changing. #
#ditchbook
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
A4: Allow them to be creative and select an interest they have and bring that VR presentation into the classroom.
#ditchbook
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
Oh how I long to use Google Expeditions. But alas, no tablets, iPads, or phones.
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
Somebody's gotta step in when
@karlymoura
's lightning fingers aren't in
#DitchBook
! :)
In reply to @rachelmarker, @KarlyMoura
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
I've written a couple of lessons to go with Expeditions and spreadsheet activities. I've only used one so far.
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement
wizardwarren
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3 wouldn't,'t it be cool if future vr could connect live: VR meets skype!?
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
Oooh, 100
#ditchpoints
for you sir.
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
For reals!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller, @KarlyMoura
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
A4: We need to get more support and funding for devices. I'd like to show some more live demos and research to persuade admin
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
Where is Karly? She had a great Smore I need to link at the end of this chat.
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller, @rachelmarker, @KarlyMoura
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
Would love to see a few. Share?
#ditchbook
In reply to @TTmomTT, @craigklement
ToddShriver
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
#ditchbook
A3: getting teachers of all subject areas to buy in to VR. Some of our students will never leave our state. Expose them to world
GettingGoogly
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
A4: For those of us with no experience, we have to use it first. The kids always catch on, but we have to get it going.
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
Mind blown!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wizardwarren
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
A4: If we can get hands on one of these ... 8 Best 360 Degree Cameras
https://t.co/8SwrZUJjSg
#DitchBook
MaggieJCox
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
@JaimeDonally
@sraderosadavis
#ditchbook
is discussing
#VR
use in education
#arvrinedu
In reply to @JaimeDonally, @sraderosadavis
BSGSCSFoster
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
#DitchBook
If you live near an airport or other large communal area, go and ask lost and found. Unclaimed phones are great
In reply to @RemScience
emosier3
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
Thanks, Doug!!! I'm pleased to announce this is the FIRST time I've ever received
#ditchpoints
!!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
Oooh, 100
#ditchpoints
for you sir.
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
LOVE LOVE LOVE
#ditchbook
In reply to @wizardwarren
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
Even cheaper: Try a
@DonorsChoose
project for the VR headsets!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @DonorsChoose
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
Cheap VR set for class: 1. Buy VR headsets 2. Parents donate old smartphones (w/cables) 3. Wipe phones. 4. Connect to wifi
#ditchbook
NatashaRRivera
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
invite your admin to try it. I did ;) They must see it to believe it.
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
A4: Have students create the VR sphere's of their favorite places and share with their classmates
https://t.co/jwcPSYsebO
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
Awesome! I'm hoping
@jmattmiller
awards me some for hosting tonight.
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3, @jmattmiller
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
They know the power. I have to get my fellow Ts to buy in next!
#ditchbook
In reply to @NatashaRRivera
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
oooh, love
@ThingLink_EDU
! Worth carving out the time for this one.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @TTmomTT, @ThingLink_EDU
joerobison907
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
A4. Find a local media company who is doing some VR work and bring them in for demos... then talk some sort of partnership
#DitchBook
NatashaRRivera
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
Exactly!!
#ditchbook
hoffmanteambret
Jan 26 @ 10:24 PM EST
Have S's that have never left our county in rural Iowa. Imagine opening the world of possibilities. Truly may be life changing. #
#ditchbook
HistoriaTeacher
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
I definitely have these same goals for my students!
#Ditchbook
ToddShriver
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
#ditchbook
A3: getting teachers of all subject areas to buy in to VR. Some of our students will never leave our state. Expose them to world
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
Great idea. Everyone take this idea and steal it!
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
Even cheaper: Try a
@DonorsChoose
project for the VR headsets!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @DonorsChoose
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:20 PM EST
Cheap VR set for class: 1. Buy VR headsets 2. Parents donate old smartphones (w/cables) 3. Wipe phones. 4. Connect to wifi
#ditchbook
TheTechRabbi
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
You can get cheap android phones for $10-30 dollars but not sure if they can run
#GoogleCardboard
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
YES! A
@DonorsChoose
campaign for VR headsets. Something parents would LOVE to support!
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @DonorsChoose
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
This is so fun!
#ditchbook
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:25 PM EST
A4: Have students create the VR sphere's of their favorite places and share with their classmates
https://t.co/jwcPSYsebO
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
Awww. That would be... AMAZING. Come for vacay this summer! Yellowstone w the kids!!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @RemScience, @jmattmiller
ToddShriver
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
#ditchbook
A4: If we could afford Go Pro camera, let students create VR of their interest (make similar to genius hour). Find that passion
techcoachjuarez
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
another gem brought tu us by
@EddiesClass
#ditchbook
In reply to @EddiesClass
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
YES! 200
#DitchPoints
to
@wpmsad
for awarding
#DitchPoints
as a moderator. Well done.
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
Awesome! I'm hoping
@jmattmiller
awards me some for hosting tonight.
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3, @jmattmiller
mrwielgus
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
Looks awesome. I may be heading to Amazon soon...
#ditchbook
In reply to @techcoachjuarez
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
agreed! ThingLink is great
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @HowardKiyuna, @TTmomTT, @ThingLink_EDU
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
Oh my GOODness! This must have been incredible. What grade are your Ss?
#Ditchbook
In reply to @historytechie
ohsoearly
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
.
@johannabrown
very cool, but VR and 1st person video games make me literally nauseous - anyone else?
#ditchbook
In reply to @johannabrown
dominic_pirrone
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
great resource Mike, thanks.
#DitchBook
In reply to @mrwielgus
MaggieJCox
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
Easiest way is 360 pic with
#iOS
device in
@Google
street view free
@JaimeDonally
has many resources for elementary
#ditchbook
#arvrinedu
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
Q4
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
BOOM!
#ditchbook
My first
#ditchpoints
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:27 PM EST
YES! 200
#DitchPoints
to
@wpmsad
for awarding
#DitchPoints
as a moderator. Well done.
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:26 PM EST
Awesome! I'm hoping
@jmattmiller
awards me some for hosting tonight.
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3, @jmattmiller
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
I'll find it!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @jmattmiller, @KarlyMoura
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
Thank you for sharing these. I will track down
@KarlyMoura
Smore and share or she can share it on this hashtag later.
#ditchbook
MaggieJCox
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
Easiest way is 360 pic with
#iOS
device in
@Google
street view free
@JaimeDonally
has many resources for elementary
#ditchbook
#arvrinedu
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:23 PM EST
Q4
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
Aaaaaaaaaaand Doug is on the
#DitchPOints
board!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:28 PM EST
Thanks.
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @jmattmiller, @KarlyMoura
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
Thanks for joining us tonight for the VR
#ditchbook
chat.
VirtualGiff
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
play with it in common places, get the curiosity piqued and conversation going.
#ditchbook
In reply to @NatashaRRivera, @wpmsad
HowardKiyuna
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
I got whitelisted for Google Expeditions. Is this open to everyone now.
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
It must be happening...
@wpmsad
do you know if there are sites w student-created VR activities?
#Ditchbook
In reply to @RemScience, @wpmsad
R_CILR
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
Congrats!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
MViTDiTeach
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
YUP! T part isn't as bad though
#ditchbook
In reply to @ohsoearly, @johannabrown
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
I agree. I love it too.
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @HowardKiyuna, @ThingLink_EDU
BSGSCSFoster
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
#DitchBook
I get nauseous with VR and 3-D but I can expose my Ss...
In reply to @ohsoearly, @johannabrown
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
I've had former Ss coming in and asking me about. Mission accomplished!
#ditchbook
In reply to @VirtualGiff, @NatashaRRivera
johannabrown
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
Ooof yes! Some games physics engines make me sick too
#left4dead
#ditchbook
In reply to @ohsoearly
NatashaRRivera
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
enthusiasm is contagious, leave your door open.Only
@sdtitmas
in my building has tried it so far, but many have asked
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @sdtitmas
RemScience
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
A4: Have Ss develop virtual hikes w/ VR.
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
Wow. Great work bringing some impt current events into their world.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @historytechie
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
Great chat and topic,
@wpmsad
. Thanks for moderating! Don't forget to follow your fellow ditchers in this chat, too!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 26 @ 10:29 PM EST
Thanks for joining us tonight for the VR
#ditchbook
chat.