#edtechbridge Archive
Building an authentic community of #edtech developers and educators to help create better #edtech. Join our #edtechbridge chat monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET!
Wednesday June 15, 2016
6:59 PM EDT
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#edtechbridge
! Please introduce yourself, name, role, location, and crazy tech that you think we will have in 50 years.
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT
So excited for tonight's chat about Virtual Reality in Education. Join us
https://t.co/kC2bStGb5E
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/kA8cH7uL2g
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT
If you need some pre-tweetchat entertainment: My students experienced their first VR on HTC Vive
https://t.co/6ZBI07YjPI
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT
If you need some pre-tweetchat entertainment: My students experienced their first VR on HTC Vive
https://t.co/Si7q4cdz1L
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Steve from NJ - I support students learning game design and am currently involved in research on using
#VR
in the classroom!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:01 PM EDT
In 50 years, definitely full haptic suits to go with our
#VR
(or no suit and goggles required!)
#VRED
#readyplayerone
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Mark from OH - I teach HS computer science, game design, and tech entrepreneurship
#edtechbridge
Ingridium
Jun 15 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Ingrid. STEM afterschool program founder. Los Angeles. hoveboards... can't wait.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/ESfyqfzIrS
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#edtechbridge
! Please introduce yourself, name, role, location, and crazy tech that you think we will have in 50 years.
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:02 PM EDT
@Ingridium
Hi Ingrid! Didn't
#backtothefuture
promise hoverboards by now?! :)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Katya, NYC, UX Research
@brainpop
and I predict we'll be using start contact lenses instead of our smart phones
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Time for
#edtechbridge
! Mike,
@brainpop
's Creative Director in HNL. Looking forward to telepresence robots that can play charades
raspberryberet3
Jun 15 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Shelly from Toronto; Instructional Coach; multi tasking so will be lurking for the hour :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
MARK!!!!! Our fearless co-moderator for the evening!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
@brainpop
Mike! so great to see you :) How's things?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@raspberryberet3
Hi Shelly!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Jun 15 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@katyamuses
nathan, jelly roll, here, and this
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/gBI6bh3WAO
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Thanks for comoderating tonight
@garlicsuter
!
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Great! I’ve been away for a while, but I’m happy to join in!
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hey
@mrFearfully
leading VR in Edu since October
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@brainpop
you may be right, but will be weird... like not knowing if someone is talking to you or someone else
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Yea.. I'm a little nervous tbh
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
Nathan!!!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
We've missed you :)
#edtechbridge
jennybrown627
Jun 15 @ 7:05 PM EDT
I teach 2nd grade in Kansas. I'm excited to see technology like this soon! Have you seen this video?
https://t.co/0EWa33UpQZ
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Jun 15 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
Steve. I am working on the pick
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@mikewatanabe
I mean, I still talk to you all the time, so maybe Steve missed you ;)
#edtechbridge
carrionconnects
Jun 15 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Christina, engagement manager
@neprisapp
former edu and totally looking forward to tonight's topic!
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Jun 15 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
hi Steven!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
Awesome - I'll be sure to pump it out to everyone :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@carrionconnects
@neprisapp
Hi Christina :_)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@jennybrown627
Welcome!
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:06 PM EDT
In 50 years? I'll be rockin my 20's while I'm 85 in a real VR home pod.
#homepoddies2k66
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@katyamuses
I’m sure you’re tired of me at this point ;)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Coming in a minute.. Q1
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1. Have you ever used VR? In what context? How was it?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aZKapUIUxm
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Student created video of
#VR
project - built coaster park in
@nolimitscoaster
ride with
@oculus_rift
https://t.co/L0mLI16P3t
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Student created video of
#VR
project - built coaster park in
@nolimitscoaster
ride with
@oculus_rift
https://t.co/S9vKEaO0Uy
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1: Have you ever used VR? In what context? How was it?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/uhmz2yzPOL
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1. Have you ever used VR? In what context? How was it?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aZKapUIUxm
CherieDee4
Jun 15 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Hi! Cherie, Tech Coord from Illinois. Teleportation devices in 50 years.
#edtechbridge
Ingridium
Jun 15 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Nope.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/mOyy0aA9xc
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1. Have you ever used VR? In what context? How was it?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aZKapUIUxm
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:09 PM EDT
@CherieDee4
Welcome Cherie! Where you teleporting to?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:09 PM EDT
What's VR? Check this image..
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/AwpgQBHOP8
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Hope some of my students jump in tonight!
@akashcoolman123
@fretfulmarrow
@sophie_b
#edtechbridge
iwearthecrowns
Jun 15 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
@mr_isaacs
You're
#ISTE2016
bound? Cheeeeeeehuuuuuuuuuu!!!
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:10 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
A1: First tried VR in the early 90s, playing a thing with platforms and pteranodons. The lag was vomit-inducing
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: Vive and Oculus in school. We learned really quick that TRUST between viewer/player is critical.
#noscaringrule
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: I have experienced a bit of
#VR
:) Have an
@oculus_rift
in class and we experienced
@htcvive
for a few weeks
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1. I tried the old Oculus to play minecraft years ago. It was not calibrated yet and I got sooo dizzy
#edtechbridge
CherieDee4
Jun 15 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: I have not use VR ever. I'm curious about it though
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@CherieDee4
Hi Cherie!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Jun 15 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A1 yes as a tryout but that was as far as it went
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@iwearthecrowns
@mikewatanabe
Wha what???? Best news I've heard all day!
#ISTE2016
#edtechbridge
CherieDee4
Jun 15 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
Locations will vary based on climate, lol
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
They're getting much better about the comfort and nausea induction, but still not 100%
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:12 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
A1a: Google Cardboard feels much more successful, both in terms of quality and ease of access. NYTVR, etc.
KeyonaEdwards
Jun 15 @ 7:12 PM EDT
No I've never used VR...how do you utilize it in the classroom?
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Jun 15 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1: I have but very ltd; will explore more this summer :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@katyamuses
I am SO excited for true release of
#minecraft
on
@oculus_rift
and
@htcvive
- talk about immersion!
#minecraftedu
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
I’ve heard the Steam rig gives you a sense of “presence”, like you’re actually moving your real head.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@oculus_rift
@htcvive
Seems awesome! I hope I get an opportunity to try it
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@KeyonaEdwards
LOTS of great ways to use
#VRinEdu
. easy start is AR, like
https://t.co/UirvQxuH1l
#edtechbridge
carrionconnects
Jun 15 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A1 Does Google cardboard count?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/NVFBcOdvnp
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
definitely easy in terms of accessibility!
#googlecardboard
@googlecardboard
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@KeyonaEdwards
That's Aurasma, using phone to interact with virtual objects triggered by things you show the camera
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@KeyonaEdwards
I have students researching VR
https://t.co/MQlybpbUTT
and experiencing, even creating content!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
@mr_isaacs
Sounds creepy
#edtechbridge
PledgeCents
Jun 15 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
@oculus_rift
@htcvive
Do you have an oculus rift in your classroom??
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@carrionconnects
Of course! And rumor is there will be a successor coming along soon for viewing VR...
@jrochelle
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
the
@htcvive
is a very comfortable experience - had many people who are prone to motion sickness do fine!
#edtechbridge
AssignmentHelpN
Jun 15 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A Guide to Competency-Based Education Model
https://t.co/EzJ05wjifc
#aplangchat
#digcit
#dojochat
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/LCeDKv1xoj
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@carrionconnects
absolutely!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@PledgeCents
@katyamuses
@oculus_rift
@htcvive
I do :)
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Jun 15 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
hi everyone, Rachelle, back in Pittsburgh after fantastic exper learning at
#USMSpark
so many new ideas!
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. How do you think VR could/should be used in classrooms?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/6Mwomcdj5C
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@Rdene915
@katyamuses
Hello! Seeing you at
#ISTE2016
right?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Remember to share links as
@participatelrn
does a great job of capturing all resources after chat!
#edtechbridge
PledgeCents
Jun 15 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
@oculus_rift
@htcvive
That's awesome! How many do you have? What do the Ss love using it for most?
#edtechbridge
technolibrary
Jun 15 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@carrionconnects
NYTimes has some great VR content we used with our cardboard
#Edtechbridge
CherieDee4
Jun 15 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
@KeyonaEdwards
Really? For some reason, I thought the 2 were different. In that case, I have used it minimally.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Q2 in the house!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@PledgeCents
@katyamuses
@oculus_rift
@htcvive
We have one and are getting
@htcvive
- so far
@nolimitscoaster
most popular
#edtechbridge
jennybrown627
Jun 15 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2. My class has iPads. There is an Aurasma app but last time I checked there weren't many options yet. It was relatively new.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Q2: How do you think VR could/should be used in classroom?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/k47Xv8dG8G
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. How do you think VR could/should be used in classrooms?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/6Mwomcdj5C
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: VR should be used with a PLAN. It won't magically "change" education. The fundamental principles of teaching still apply.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2. VR for collaboration and problem solving seems amazing. Ss collab on smthg that they couldn't do in physical classroom.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: So many great opportunities for students to experience virtually what may be difficult to experience in 'reality'
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: I love the idea of having students involved in immersive experiences that truly help develop empathy
#globaled
#edtechbridge
PledgeCents
Jun 15 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
That looks way too cool! You should try and fund for another! Would love 2 help with it!
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Jun 15 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
#ISTE2016
yes! Can't wait seeing
#pln
#imwithrodney
#PresentersofISTE
#gbl
#personalizedpd
full sched!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: As a teacher of game design, I am always looking to encourage content creation (virtual environments, games) by students
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Jun 15 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: however you use it, make sure it's purposeful & has meaning for Ss.
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@jennybrown627
The Aurasma Studio has come a ways. May want to re-visit that! AR can still be immersive...and cheaper.
#edtechbridge
carrionconnects
Jun 15 @ 7:19 PM EDT
We
@neprisapp
have connected classrooms with professionals engineering and designing
#VR
which is pretty neat!
#Edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2. It would be very cool to use VR to "time travel" and let students experience historical periods
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Never had such "buy-in" from students than creating VR content in
@Unity3d
and Sketchup models. They ran with it.
#edtechbridge
jennybrown627
Jun 15 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
Thanks! I'll have to check it out!
#edtechbridge
CherieDee4
Jun 15 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: This is something for me to explore. However, there must be a specific outcome from using it.
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Jun 15 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
A2
#VR
#VirtualReality
should be used to provide opps for Ss to explore things in new ways, enrichment
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@PledgeCents
I will! Right now using
@donorschoose
to get a rig to support the
@htcvive
https://t.co/zlfWRzhR6t
#edtechbridge
mkg1017
Jun 15 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A1. I got an HTC vive and it's AMAZING. vr has come so far in the past few years. experiences you otherwise couldn't dream of
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Jun 15 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2: see lots of applications for history & geography integrated w/ science.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@raspberryberet3
truth. always.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2. It's one thing to say "here's a comp game where you have a covered wagon" and another to say "go walk the plains yourself"
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@raspberryberet3
but sometimes just experiencing the amazing technology is purposeful and meaningful :)
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@katyamuses
So, a DeLorean app? I would visit 1985 Hill Valley to save a clock tower.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@carrionconnects
@neprisapp
sounds great!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
@Unity3d
can't wait to do more! need to dig in more myself too!
#edtechbridge
PledgeCents
Jun 15 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Looks like it's going to be an AMAZING addition 2 ur classroom! Your Ss must be excited. Do they know it's coming?
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@katyamuses
I'm curious what challenges VR devs have with making a time-period app. What can teachers help them with?
#edtechbridge
carrionconnects
Jun 15 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@CherieDee4
surely there must be some math science writing coding research that students can do surrounding
#VR
#outcomes
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@mkg1017
What are your favorite apps / games / etc.?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@raspberryberet3
for sure!
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Jun 15 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
definitely; I'm all for playing, exploring, & experimenting but eventually need meaning :)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3. Fill in the blank: As a teacher, I would use VR in my classroom if ____
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aGQPNMdohE
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
I assume it's a HUGE task. Tons of $+research for a small world to play in. +will it fit in school curriculum?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@katyamuses
gives new meaning to 'you just died of Dysentery"
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:24 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/ErvwFM28h0
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
yes. yes it does
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@PledgeCents
well, sort of, but my 8th graders who know are moving on - good reason to come back and visit!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Q3: Fill in the blank: As a teacher, I would use VR in my classroom if ____
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/d2OEz5tHyu
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3. Fill in the blank: As a teacher, I would use VR in my classroom if ____
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aGQPNMdohE
carrionconnects
Jun 15 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
@katyamuses
I am sure if edus reached out to
#VR
companies they are happy to connect, collaborate, get input
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@carrionconnects
@Garlicsuter
@katyamuses
We've made some nice connections with some - need to connect more :)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3. I would use VR in classroom if the experience could be meaningful in a very short time period + setup not too complex
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Jun 15 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
#edtechbridge
A3
#VR
is great for Ss to go to places or see things learning about, to add to authenticity &meaning + engagement
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: I would use VR in the classroom if, oh wait I do use VR in the classroom...
#edtechbridge
jennybrown627
Jun 15 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3I would use VR in my classroom if it was easy for elem. students and it transformed a lesson over something I already teach.
#edtechbridge
PledgeCents
Jun 15 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Yes, definitely! Bet they'd love to come back anyways!
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Jun 15 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: easy access & use.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@raspberryberet3
Yes -
@participatelrn
does a great job of archiving every chat! You can find them at
https://t.co/kC2bStGb5E
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
How did you start using VR in your classroom?
#edtechbridge
carrionconnects
Jun 15 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@Garlicsuter
@katyamuses
Its so important! I love being an edu working in edtech, w/perspective of edu @❤️
#edtechbridge
meloniewallace
Jun 15 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Hi all checking in Melonie here! Tech coordinator,
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:29 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
A3: I would use VR in the classroom if the content crossed over from simple engagement to immersion—Presence & exploration!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:30 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Started by downloading whatever I could get my hands on for that first experience with
@oculus_rift
and
@htcvive
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3: I WILL use VR in the classroom bc: It brings even more excitement/anticipation to be in class, build new things
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:31 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
A3a: Not that engagement isn’t great on its own :)
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
What was your favorite VR project with your students?
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
The most immersion for me was with the free-roaming Vive. Sitting at a desk with the others was engaging still.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Q4. What are some arguments against VR in education? Do you agree with these arguments?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/xRzM2Hu6Gf
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Love
#VRED
! Late to the
#edtechbridge
party but happy I made half time!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:32 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Once kids got acclimated, introduced some creation tools
@unity3d
@nolimitscoaster
@UnrealEngine
@tiltbrush
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:32 PM EDT
@katyamuses
By far my fav VR project was a Rube Goldberg type of domino game made in Unity. I was just another team member
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@katyamuses
some of the early hits were Grand Canyon Experience
https://t.co/eKgyIR42Pr
InCell
https://t.co/NGmhETtsHI
others
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Students drew out their "area", built, programmed, then combined all areas to make a big game. Tested on Oculus
#edtechbridge
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A3: if it relates to my topic & I can think outside of my box bc
#VRED
engages Ss!
#edtechbridge
jennybrown627
Jun 15 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
@katyamuses
What is Unity? I've never heard of it!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:33 PM EDT
Q4 in the house!
#edtechbridge
mkg1017
Jun 15 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Q3. ...if theres enough physical space to fit multiple devices. cant let only one s play at a time!
#edtechbridge
#pretendteacher
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:34 PM EDT
@tntechgal
Welcome! What
#VRED
have you already used?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@mkg1017
MKG is here!
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@jennybrown627
@katyamuses
Unity is a popular game development software. Can be daunting, but a GREAT way to get Ss into code
#edtechbridge
meloniewallace
Jun 15 @ 7:35 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/TwyzKu8ip6
jordosh
Jun 15 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Checking out Playstation VR at
#E32016
Mind blowing! Stomach souring.
https://t.co/aavoAA2qVq
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@jordosh
I need this for my classroom! I will definitely set up a
@donorschoose
or
@pledgecents
when it comes out!
#e3
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@Rdene915
and first hand! It CAN be emotionally impacting btw,
@foundry10
found some Ss react neg to such immersion
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
@jennybrown627
@katyamuses
Have you done tutorials like the marble game one? was cool to play in VR after coded
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@mkg1017
love the title "Play Designer
@brainpop
" See you at
#ISTE2016
?
#edtechbridge
newsome_cedric
Jun 15 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A3: I would use VR to provide students an opportunity to see actual skills being formed in simulated environment.
#EdTechBridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:38 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Yes! I believe strongly that VR will only get close to our visions of its potential if we usher it in.
#edtechbridge
carrionconnects
Jun 15 @ 7:38 PM EDT
@jordosh
is there anything like this for the Xbox?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:38 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/sS1qaFSbhS
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 14 @ 12:44 PM EDT
Peer testing classmates theme park built w
@nolimitscoaster
#vred
#stuchoice
#stuvoice
#foundry10vr
#iterationNation
https://t.co/oQdlIXko2W
mkg1017
Jun 15 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A4 breakable (chaperone in vive great but not perfect), most software still "early access"/beta, not many edu impactful progs
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:39 PM EDT
Riding a virtual coaster :)
#VRed
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/Se2gtQUJMq
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 27 @ 10:44 AM EDT
#rollercoasterPD
#vred
@AaWest42
enjoying a ride on a virtual coaster
@Foundry10VR
@foundry10Ed
@iwearthecrowns
https://t.co/qZf9sgVana
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@jennybrown627
@katyamuses
We struggled through making it, but now my Ss and I will make the tutorials.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5. What about AR? What is your experience (in education context or otherwise)? (sry bout Q# image!)
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/yAv0gFSKxD
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
mostly virtual reality apps with Google cardboard and VR w/Google Street view, Nearpod & Eon...want to create!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@craigyen
and I riding along with a real drone virtually!
#droneraces
#makerfaire
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/lKhLOgoaVI
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 21 @ 6:57 PM EDT
Because
@craigyen
and I are cool like that
#dronevr
@Foundry10VR
#MakerFaire
#MFBA16
@Garlicsuter
@wrenchey
https://t.co/jT55gts8wT
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@jennybrown627
@katyamuses
Playing it in VR after coding it made shy kids not stop smiling!
#edtechbridge
carrionconnects
Jun 15 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A3 have you seen
https://t.co/n29dotzeoV
seems like this would be great for the arts
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:41 PM EDT
What's AR you ask?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/U6DJT5oWdP
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:41 PM EDT
@leilaboo215
and I checking out some virtual AlPacas - oh wait, they're real. Hard to tell sometimes!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/z17j0tqYhl
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 16 @ 5:32 AM EDT
https://t.co/KU5vNQD97w
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:41 PM EDT
@mkg1017
I had only 1 VR device...reminiscent of PC's in early 90's. Most were CREATING content while 1 was CONSUMING it
#edtechbridge
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 7:42 PM EDT
.
@Garlicsuter
also loved watching
#vrinor
surgery
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:43 PM EDT
@tntechgal
My Ss want to make their own content. The same joy I got seeing prints from my film camera?
#edtechbridge
mkg1017
Jun 15 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A5 min. exp with AR. some cool ideas coming out eg. pkmn go, but not sure if tech is there yet for smooth exp atm. also phones
#edtechbridge
newsome_cedric
Jun 15 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A5: I have yet to use VR and AR in my class. I have limited tech resources.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:43 PM EDT
Q5: What about AR? What is your experience (in education context or otherwise)
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/G3zWHLFEW1
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5. What about AR? What is your experience (in education context or otherwise)? (sry bout Q# image!)
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/yAv0gFSKxD
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:43 PM EDT
To clarify, AR could be the yellow first down line on TV during football games
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/Yqblz1uXQQ
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5: I have dabbled a bit at conferences / edcamps but haven't used AR much (yet) in my classes
#edtechbridge
molapus
Jun 15 @ 7:45 PM EDT
It has been great seeing kids use AR to represent objects or characters in books they read.
#Edtechbridge
can bring words to life =)
MetiriGroup
Jun 15 @ 7:45 PM EDT
Today's blog: Next part of our digital learning framework--Use of Time.
https://t.co/ESoNArkdMW
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:45 PM EDT
@molapus
Merve!!!!
#edtechbridge
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 7:45 PM EDT
@Garlicsuter
I have a science class & anatomy that wants to film labs
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A5: Watching Football!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/7iQu8o4qy7
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A5 Seen some cool demos of board games that use AR with phone apps to see game elements on the board
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:46 PM EDT
@katyamuses
or 'off the board' :)
#edtechbridge
molapus
Jun 15 @ 7:46 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
hahaha lol I know I'm such a passerby when it comes to chats lately! Twitter chats > gym time lol
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:47 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
A5: Yelp app had that AR thing where you look through your camera and it points to restaurants. Not useful, but much potential
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:47 PM EDT
While I'm thinking. time to plan ahead to summer and
#EdTechBridge
schedule. What summer schedule / format do you like?
@teacher2teacher
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A5: hectic during testing but a great time to offer pilots & demos
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:48 PM EDT
@katyamuses
My daughter's Happy Meal yesterday had a PowerPuff Girl...that I scanned with their AR app.
#mainstream
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Jun 15 @ 7:48 PM EDT
My class is looking fw to using the view master for Science human body
@EdTechBridge
@LidaZlatic
@mjwints
@MrChase
@rsvoigt
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. We often hear that tech can expand education. How can education revolutionize technology? Q6 not 5
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/kEURYIG0g1
AnibalPachecoIT
Jun 15 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Changing the way we see our world through the use of
#AR
and
#VR
https://t.co/j2zjRyqsUg
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/qHLpvZEz5c
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6: We often hear that tech can expand education. How can education revolutionize technology?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/kI5atWokDM
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. We often hear that tech can expand education. How can education revolutionize technology? Q6 not 5
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/kEURYIG0g1
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Q6 image fail! Trying again
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Q6. We often hear that tech can expand education. How can education revolutionize technology?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/fWZQdrt9eK
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A6: If we truly let go of our initial ideas of education and expand our thinking to what's possible we can drive tech too!
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:51 PM EDT
Q6: With projects like Amazon's OER (open edu resources) this fall to organize them, Teachers are assembling thecreme de creme
#edtechbridge
molapus
Jun 15 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A6: Seeing Computer Science better integrated will yield broader perspectives, experiences, & applications
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A6. Designing tech for multiple devices, varied participants, to fit into school constraints, etc can push tech if we let it!
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:52 PM EDT
@molapus
Agree. New types of students will shift who's MAKING the tech...
#edtechbridge
cybraryman1
Jun 15 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A6 Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they have been born in another time.
#edtechbridge
AnibalPachecoIT
Jun 15 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6 Sowing the seeds for a new wave of innovators who develop technology we can't even dream about. Educating for the Future.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6: Thinking of what our big needs are for learning (i.e. simulations) can really push the need for tech to assist
#edtechbridge
craigyen
Jun 15 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Oh happy days
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/WBKv0BTtVE
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@craigyen
and I riding along with a real drone virtually!
#droneraces
#makerfaire
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/lKhLOgoaVI
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 21 @ 6:57 PM EDT
Because
@craigyen
and I are cool like that
#dronevr
@Foundry10VR
#MakerFaire
#MFBA16
@Garlicsuter
@wrenchey
https://t.co/jT55gts8wT
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A6: provides motivation/inspiration for technology conglomerates to expand vision,made for busi & capable of much more
#edtechbridge
mkg1017
Jun 15 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A6 long term goals -- the education we give kids now will come around when they grow up and innovate future technology
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:56 PM EDT
OUTRO: Name, role, location, and what you'd like to talk about next week on
#edtechbridge
TeacherBeard
Jun 15 @ 7:56 PM EDT
Just landed, have to catch up on
#edtechbridge
awesomeness
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:56 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
A6: Technology improves with use/improvement cycles. And there sure are a lot of students! Get them innovating, and wow
coachjohnson51
Jun 15 @ 7:57 PM EDT
A6 in byot having Ss get the benefits of multiple devices to see how to accomplish a task
#edtechbridge
cybraryman1
Jun 15 @ 7:57 PM EDT
A5 My
#AugmentedReality
page
https://t.co/t46St3gg0h
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:57 PM EDT
@mikewatanabe
YES YES YES YES!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Outro.. so soon? :/ Steve from NJ - I teach Video Game Design and Development - looking forward to summer conference season!
#edtechbridge
coachjohnson51
Jun 15 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A6 by changing how we require writing and research. Use same skills to accomplish new tasks. Can make tech help us.
#edtechbridge
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A6.2:thinking of iPads&IWB's plus now VR & gaming...don't think these were originally intended for educ but now educ leads
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Outro: Mike, of
@brainpop
, of Honolulu. Glad I could take part in this
#edtechbridge
!
katyamuses
Jun 15 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Outro: Katya, NYC, UX research
@brainpop
, thank you for a great chat yet again!
#edtechbridge
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Mark Suter, HS Computer Science/game design/ tech entrepreneurship. Summer conference resources!
#edtechbridge
cybraryman1
Jun 15 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A3 My Virtual Reality page
https://t.co/8rnJwWjzZa
#edtechbridge
molapus
Jun 15 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Merve, Education Director
@CommonSenseEd
SF, and I'm just happy to drop by when I can
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/IJ8Y0gwKYx
mikewatanabe
Jun 15 @ 7:59 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
Thanks,
@mr_isaacs
; thank,
@katyamuses
; thanks
@Garlicsuter
! And all y'all
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 7:59 PM EDT
@molapus
@CommonSenseEd
Always great to see you!
#ISTE2016
?
#edtechbridge
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Tina from TN,
#TNFirecracker
, instructional tech specialist...glad I made it for 2nd half!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Special thanks to
@Garlicsuter
for a great job moderating. Looking fwd to presenting on
#VR
in the classroom w u this summer!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
@tntechgal
We are glad you made it too :)
#edtechbridge
coachjohnson51
Jun 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Sorry I got here so late. Joel from Chattanooga. Enjoying reading the chat
#edtechbridge
tntechgal
Jun 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
tweeps, anyone
#ISTE16
bound?
Garlicsuter
Jun 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Can't wait! to present with you! Always a treat.
#edtechbridge
participatelrn
Jun 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Every idea and resource exchanged just now at
#edtechbridge
viewable in one place at
https://t.co/WZG4sdtH5N
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Full transcript from tonight's
#edtechbridge
chat on
#VR
in education
https://t.co/7FMh7aQTuS
via
@participatelrn
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Full transcript from tonight's
#edtechbridge
chat on
#VR
in education
https://t.co/jCbRYv4RKy
via
@participatelrn
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
Curated Collection
https://t.co/hVHPoXhaoX
6/15
#VR
in education
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
Curated Collection
https://t.co/YSEZ7lpYtZ
6/15
#VR
in education
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Jun 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Thanks for a great chat everyone!
#edtechbridge
. Stay tuned for announcements regarding summer chat schedule
AnibalPachecoIT
Jun 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Remember This! Technology is not good to anyone if we can't apply sound pedagogy with the intention of addressing our Ss needs
#edtechbridge
AnibalPachecoIT
Jun 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
.
@mr_isaacs
better late than never. The beauty of hashtags and my Twitter
#PLN
:)
#edtechbridge
TTMobile_us
Jun 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
is now trending in USA, ranking 50