VR In The
Classroom
Purchasing VR Equipment
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Oculus Go
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The 32MB version works great!
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Currently on sale for $150
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Must purchase additional items
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Re-chargeable batteries
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Battery Charger
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Plug-in strips
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Stands
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More... (see list to the right)
Build Your Own Cart
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Carts are expensive and hard to find
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Consider making your own cart
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I bought all materials on Amazon
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This may be a great project for students!
Setting up Vr Headsets
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Manage Oculus Go with a mobile device
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I use my personal smartphone
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Can control 25+ devices
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Set up a password to download apps
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Do not connect to your social media (unless you want kids to post for you!)
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When headset freezes, reset them
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Hold down power and volume keys
Using VR in The Classroom
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Before implementation
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Become a VR pro
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Download only the apps you need
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Charge goggles and batteries before using in class
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In the classroom
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Teach students how to use the controller
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Be vocal as you lead the lesson
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Students must turn volume up
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Teach students how to return goggles to stand
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Best Practices
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Seamless integration into curriculum
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Civil War Example
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Immigration Example
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Population Density Example
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Do not over-use
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Try to give students an experience
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Solitary Confinement Example
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Pregnancy Example
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Carefully select 360 video(s) before lesson
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Limit students' time searching for content
Great app for Oculus