This document discusses virtual reality and augmented reality. It provides examples of how VR and AR are currently being used in various fields such as education, medicine, tourism, and more. Key information includes definitions of VR and AR, descriptions of technologies like Google Cardboard and zSpace, and specific applications in areas like virtual tours, therapy, and more immersive learning experiences. Overall, the document outlines the growing potential for VR and AR across many industries including opportunities for interactive and engaging education.

2. Virtual Reality
Beyond Games

3. Virtual
Reality

4. You really have to experience
it yourself to appreciate it
Your vision will be filled
With images without
distracting visuals of
your “real” environment

5. Google Cardboard is just one, low cost version of a
virtual reality device. These are goggles fully block your
view of the real
world and only allow
you to see a virtual
world projected
through a screen
in the goggles.
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/wearable-technology/apple-vr-headset/23433/how-will-apple-vr-headset-compare-oculus-rift-htc-vive

6. Two early ideas

7. Early Sketches

8. Early Prototype(?!)

9. What is Virtual Reality?

10. whatis techtarget.com
Virtual Reality VideoClick link to see
video definition

11. http://www.marxentlabs.com/what-is-virtual-reality-definition-and-examples/
Virtual Reality (VR) is the use of computer technology to
create a simulated environment. . . . VR places the user
inside an experience. Users are immersed and able to
interact with 3D worlds.

12. “The definition of virtual reality comes, naturally, from the definitions for both
‘virtual’ and ‘reality’. The definition of ‘virtual’ is near and reality is what we
experience as human beings. So the term ‘virtual reality’ basically means ‘near-
reality’. This could, of course, mean anything but it usually refers to a specific
type of reality emulation.”
http://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality/what-is-virtual-reality.html
Virtual Reality is able to present complex data in an accessible way to
students which is both fun and easy to learn.”

13. 13
“One of the biggest hurdles to selling virtual reality is that no TV
commercial or magazine ad can do it justice. They simply can’t convey
the feeling of wonder people experience when they don VR goggles for
the first time and are transported to an immersive new world where
everything around them appears to be almost real.”
QZ Article

14. Corporate Investment in
Virtual Reality
(Their investment and
development often proceeds
classroom applications.)

15. Last year a TIME cover
featured Oculus Rift
inventor Palmer Luckey
using his virtual reality
headset

16. http://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/technology-media-and-
telecommunications/articles/tmt-pred16-media-virtual-reality-billion-dollar-niche.html
Deloitte Global predicts that virtual reality (VR) will have its first
billion dollar year in 2016, with about $700 million in hardware sales,
and the remainder from content. VR is likely to have multiple
applications, both consumer and enterprise, in the longer term, but
in 2016 we expect the vast majority of commercial activity to focus
on video games. We estimate sales of about 2.5 million VR headsets
and 10 million game copies sold.
A growth industry, with potential for games, but also for exciting
learning opportunities - (Maureen)

17. “Virtual reality is the final platform.”
Oculus VR

18. How is Virtual
Reality Used?

19. Medicine

20. 20
Surgery
Miami Doctors Use
Cardboard Virtual Reality
Tech to Save Baby’s Life
The video is on the next
screen.

21. Miami Doctors Use Cardboard Virtual Reality Tech to Save Baby’s Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn_cIIPHoJc

22. Ophthalmology
QZ Site
By Alice Truong
two years ago when the vision in
his weak eye was 20/70 while wearing glasses. In July, he reported gaining
about 80% of his stereo vision and near 20/20 vision with his glasses.”
“When I started [experimenting], I didn’t have any
stereo vision,” he tells Quartz. That was almost

23. Virtual Tours
including college visits

24. http://ecityinteractive.com/blog/6-innovative-colleges-universities-using-virtual-reality-tours-enhance-recruitment/
The Unseen Benefits of the Virtual Tour
Around the world, universities and colleges are signing up to develop virtual reality
tours or incorporate other interactive elements such as 360 degree photography,
guided online tours, and interactive campus maps.. . . Using virtual reality allows
you to bring students to your campus life in a different way than a real life tour:
they can see areas where classes could be in session and real dorm rooms and
living areas. . .

25. Shopping

26. https://hbr.org/2016/09/virtual-and-augmented-reality-will-reshape-retail
September 9, 2016
“Your camping trip is coming up. You and a friend go shopping for a
tent. Spotting one you like, you both crawl inside to check the
capacity. But there’s something unusual about this scenario: You’re in
Boston. Your buddy is in Houston. And neither of you is anywhere
near a sporting goods store. Virtual reality (VR), along with its sister
technology augmented reality (AR), offers retailers the opportunity to
transform how people shop . . .”

27. Therapy

28. Therapy animated situations
immersion therapy
anxiety disorders
PTSD therapy for
soldiers
Aviophobia
Nosocomephobia
Fear of hospitals

29. http://www.socialjusticesolutions.org/2016/08/05/virtual-reality-goggles-treating-phobias-rumor-empathy-psious/
Virtual reality (VR) is coming to psychotherapy.
Modules are currently available for fear of flying, needles, heights, public speaking,
animals/insects, driving, claustrophobia, agoraphobia, social anxiety, and
generalized anxiety. Given that as soon as one is confronted with fear the
intervention also involves imagining or activating a “safe place” from which to
function in the face of fear, positive modules are available that provide coaching in
breathing exercise, mindfulness, and Jacobsen Relaxation (progressive muscle
relaxation).
August 5, 2016

30. http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-uses-virtual-reality-help-inspire-kids-autism
July 8, 2016
“Microsoft UK recently hosted a workshop that used virtual reality to
help kids with autism prepare to enter work environments.”
Virtual reality apps are being
developed to help children with
autism deal with new situations.

31. On the next page is something very
different. There is a link to a video
that is an attempt to show what it is
like for someone who has autism;
how they see and hear the world.
Autism
An article about the video:
http://www.newsweek.com/virtual-reality-video-shows-what-its-be-autistic-468644
June 9, 2016

32. Autism TM (Too Much Information) Virtual Reality
Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn_EeqyGH40
Published on Jun 9, 2016

33. Augmented Reality

34. Augmented Reality

35. Virtual Reality
The user is immersed in a realistic or
imaginary environment. Most VR
experiences use viewers such as Google
Cardboard, Gear VR, or Oculus Rift.
Examples:
Apps such as Cardboard,
NYTVR, DiscoveryVR,
YouVisit

36. Augmented Reality
The blending of virtual reality
and real life
Images, videos, and animations are
superimposed on a real world
environment or triggered by posters, book
illustrations, 2 dimensional images or 3
dimensional objects.
Examples: Television overlays,
books, QuiverVision, Aurasma, zSpace,
Pokemon Go, and many others

37. Here are the ten topics:
1 Television overlays
2 Augmented reality enhanced books
3 QuiverVision
4 Elements 4D
5 4D Anatomy
6 Enchantium Musical Strings
7 Pokémon GO
8 zSpace
9 Microsoft Hololens
10 Educational Value and Examples

38. first down
line (produced
by Sportsvision)
Televised
sports
have used
AR
for years
1

39. Auto Racing

40. Recent
Olympics
in Rio

41. There are books that you can purchase
with animals that come to life and
atoms that split
2

42. Thanks to the digital magic of Augmented Reality, you can trigger an explosion or create chemical chaos in your own room without ruining a single

43. There are web sites with printable
handouts that come alive when viewed
with a SmartPhone app. QuiverVision
is one of them.
http://www.quivervision.com
3

44. Children color black and white
pages, then use the
QuiverVision APP to animate
them.
http://www.quivervision.com
You can download and print
many of them for free.
“Quiver Education content is
designed around topics as
diverse as biology, geometry,
and the solar system.”

45. “We think this is the first killer application for augmented
reality because it’s part story, part game, part educational
experience, all in one beautiful package,”
DAQRI co-founder Gaia Dempsey
4

46. “Elements 4D is an interactive chemistry learning
experience, using blocks,. . . illustrating a different
chemical element on each side with an accompanying
augmented reality mobile app which utilizes smartphone
and tablet cameras to view and interact with the blocks.
Students combine the elements
from the periodic table to create
chemical reactions and new
molecules in the virtual space.

47. You can purchase laser-etched wooden blocks

48. …or print out them out and
fold them around any 2” x 2”
wooden blocks

49. You just need 6 blocks
for the Elements 4D, so 3
orders would provide 5
sets.

50. Touch a hydrogen to an oxygen and the viewer will
see a chemically correct water molecule displayed
on their screen.” DAQRI co-founder Gaia Dempsey

52. Anatomy 4D
www.4danatomy.com
With 4D Anatomy, you can
“Tilt, rotate and dissect
real specimens . . .
Zoom and rotate images,
Export images into your own
presentations”
5

53. The Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoLIdRCzET8

54. Daqri's
Enchantium / Musical Strings
6

55. Daqri's
Enchantium
Musical Strings
“This is an interactive musical instrument. Every time you play, you
can design it afresh. You can create music in 4D by using three
different cards. The color and sound of the laser beam string can also
be changed by tapping the circle. You can change the distance
between the cards and increase or decrease the pitch. Music creation
in this game is really easy. You simply need to strum the strings.”
Free

56. http://www.pokemongo.com/
7

57. https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=788
“If educators can capture kids’
passion for the game, imagine the
learning and engagement we can
create. Here are 14 ways you can use
the augmented reality game to
promote and build excitement about
your school and drive learning for
students.”

58. http://www.tcea.org/blog/pokemon-go/
This blog was updated on September 18, 2016
“In my perfect world, learning at
school would look like Pokemon GO.
It would be active, it would allow
people of all ages to come together
to solve problems, it would be
engaging, it would be fun, and
people would feel good about what
they learn and accomplish.”

59. How can you utilize the game “Pokemon Go” in your classroom in a
meaningful way? Student excitement about this game can be easily
harnessed to support all kinds of fun and pedagogically-sound lessons
and activities!
http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2016/07/13/pokemongo

60. zSpace offers an advanced type of virtual reality. If you want
to see an example of the interactivity go to the web site and
view the video.
zSpace Site
8

61. I’ve tried it. I was asked to “touch the fluttering butterfly wing”. This is
a type of “Positive Parallax” where the image appears to jump out of
the screen.

62. http://www.techrepublic.com/article/z-space-brings-real-world-vr-to-the-home/
zSpace has shown that VR as an educational platform is quite innovative . .
.

63. On the next screen there is a video that shows children using zSpace as
part of the Los Altos School District Partnership. The zSpace costs
$4000.

64. http://zspace.com/
The zSpace bus allows students to do biology dissections,
explore volcanoes and get a close look at a human brain and
heart for a hands-on learning experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT_HOeVWzBU&t=2s

65. Shipping 2016
Estimated price “starting at $549”
HoloLens
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us
9

66. HoloLens
http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/18/microsoft-and-lowes-are-bringing-hololens-to-home-improvement-stores/

67. 6/15/16
"When I was observing other types of
augmented reality in the classroom, I
saw that first students have an a-ha
moment where they understood it and
it made them want to look at more.
That has been the driving force for me."
https://thejournal.com/Articles/2016/06/15/Augmented-and-Virtual-Reality-Where-Is-the-Educational-
Value.aspx?Page=3
Using zSpace
10

68. Augmented Reality
http://tech.co/augmented-reality-brings-interactive-learning-classroom-2016-01
In 2016, . . . advancements in technology will start to really make a mark in
education. Augmented reality opens up a previously unexplored avenue for
education. The possibilities are still slightly unknown as developing AR tech
continues to skyrocket. AR allows students and teachers to expand the
physical world. It does this with a form of virtual overlay.

69. http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/technology/32-augmented-reality-apps-for-the-classroom-from-edshelf/
“Augmented Reality (AR) is a growing field of technology where real life is
modified and enhanced by computer-generated sights and sounds. The most
common use of AR can be seen through mobile apps. Point your device’s
camera at something that the app recognizes, and it will generated a 3D
animation or video superimposed over whatever is on your camera’s screen.
The effect makes the computer-generated item appear like it’s really there..”
August 18, 2016

70. Use these
resources to bring
augmented reality
to your classroom
The use of augmented reality in classrooms is growing, as more educators
discover this affordable option for bringing a new dimension to the printed page
— and to physical objects — in a way that can engage and motivate learners.
ISTE Augmented Reality article

71. 8/10/2016
Inspire Students
with Olympic
Technologies
ISTE Olympic Technology article
“Every two years the Olympic Games offer a spectacle of skill, endurance and
perseverance. They regale us with human interest stories and inspiration. They
also serve as showcases for technologies that measure, display and entertain.”

72. http://www.marxentlabs.com/what-is-virtual-reality-definition-and-examples/
What’s the difference Between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality?
“You could think of Augmented Reality as VR with one foot
in the real world: Augmented Reality simulates artificial
objects in the real environment; Virtual Reality creates an
artificial environment to inhabit.”

73. Using Augmented Reality for a High School Yearbook

74. Robots: Using Them
Programming Them
Building Them

75. Robots
Using Them

76. www.vgocom.com
Booth 812

77. Using Them
A new interactive robot named Leka provides sensory stimulation through movement, lights,
vibration and sound.
http://www.roboticstrends.com/article/leka_social_robot_helps_special_needs_children/CES
A new motion-sensitive social robot
called Leka provides sensory
stimulation through movement,
lights, vibration and sound. It is
designed to help children with
autism spectrum disorder, Down’s
syndrome, or multiple disabilities.

78. Robots
Programming Them

79. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-graphical-programming-software-to-progr/
http://mblock.cc/download/

80. Robots
Building Them

81. Ozobot $49.95

82. Powered by Google’s Blockly, OzoBlockly
“This simplified visual programming language enables
children to learn programming while learning how to think
creatively, reason logically and work collaboratively.”
Ozobot

84. $129
Maximum speed: 7 feet per second
Battery duration: 60 minutes
Range: 100 feet
“Over 30 apps that are free
for your iOS, Android, or
Windows devices”
“Pair your mobile device
with the Sphero 2.0 via
Bluetooth”

85. Robots
Building Them

86. Cubelets

87. Modrobotics /
Education

88. For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology
FIRST is a not-for-profit that
inspires young people to
become science and technology leaders.

89. Students programmed their robots to cut the Thanksgiving
Day parade ribbon and shoot confetti to kick off the parade.

90. Drones
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

91. New York (CNN)Hardly a week goes by anymore without
some sort of drone incident in the headlines, almost always
for some dubious, nefarious or ridiculous reason (or in the
case of the plot to smuggle porn, drugs and guns into a
Maryland prison via a drone, for all three of those reasons).
Drones crashing big
Sporting events, including
U.S. Open, college football

92. Drones are one of the most surprising technologies
for good. Drones are being used for humanitarian
purposes, such as delivering aid, tracking
environmental conditions, and helping out in
disaster relief.

93. University of Michigan Maker Fest

94. Drone
University

95. Drone
University
Really?

96. “Be at the cutting edge of
technology and innovation by
keeping up with the industry of
tomorrow.”
Drone Universities

99. Meet Up Map

101. Classroom Possibilities?

102. Team Edtech Best Drones for the Classroom/
“I’ll outline a few “legitimate” reasons you may get a drone as well
as some of the best drones for your price range. After all, drones
are certain to increase student engagement in your classroom
projects!”

103. http://www.edutopia.org/blog/7-ways-use-drones-classroom-heather-wolpert-gawron
4. Math: Recreate the Powers of 10 video.
7. Current Events: Debate. Form a
student congress.
5. Science: Look at the micro
world and the macro world.
1. Social Studies: Have students
participate in kinesthetic mapping.

104. “. . . drones, just like all technology, are themselves neither
good nor evil. Rather, it’s all in how we use them. Given the
right context and guidance, drones can make a creative tool
for learning, creativity, and experimentation.”
http://www.edudemic.com/drones-classroom-can-happen/

105. http://www.edudemic.com/drones-classroom-can-happen/

107. Free

108. https://www.iste.org/resources/product?id=3831&name=Drones+in+Education
http://gettingsmart.com/2016/06/drones-in-education/Review of book:
“Written for educators who want to
incorporate drones into their curriculum but
have no idea where to start . . .
provides recommendations as to the drones
that are best for specific students' age levels
and subject areas.
Complete with lesson plans, real-world
applications, and tips on securing funding for
drones . . ."

109. https://vimeo.com/170180813?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-cliptranscode-201504&utm_campaign=29220Also available at:

110. Flipped Classroom Update/
Video Resources

111. WARNING:
Your flip
can flop!

112. The Flipped
Classroom
Eric Mazur
Dean of Applied
Physics at Harvard
University
1991
1900s case method
Eric Mazur Interview

113. https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
This bi-weekly show from the producers of Crash Course is all about
gradeschool science. We'll look at Earth, Habitats, Space, Chemical
Reactions, Engineering, and much much more with host Sabrina Cruz.
So, join us every Tuesday and Thursday for new uploads.

115. Pre

116. Pre

117. Pre
by Jonathan Bergman and Aaron Sams
https://www.sophia.org/flipped-classroom
See the Full Survey Results. You’ll flip!
→ See the Full Survey Results. You'll Flip!

118. Pre
https://www.sophia.org/flipped-classroom

119. You’ve heard of Ted Talks!
ted.com

120. ed.ted.com
There’s also
TedEd!

121. ed.ted.com

122. ed.ted.com

123. AND They want YOU!
We pair extraordinary
educators with talented
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124. AND there is a option!
ed.ted.com
As of January 16, 2017

125. There’s also a
huge library from
which to chose
http://ed.ted.com/lessons

126. ed.ted.com

127. http://ed.ted.com/lessons/symbiosis-a-surprising-tale-of-species-cooperation
Symbiosis: A surprising tale of species
cooperation - David Gonzales
You can watch the video at:

128. Democracy - A short
introduction
http://ed.ted.com/featured/RgaIhs2wYou can watch the video at:

129. How taking a bath led to
Archimedes’ Principle - Mark Salata
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mark-salata-how-taking-a-bath-led-to-archimedes-principle
You can watch the video at:

130. The last banana: A thought experiment
in probability - Leonardo Barichello
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-last-banana-a-thought-experiment-in-probability-leonardo-barichello
You can watch the video at:

131. How misused modifiers can
hurt your writing - Emma Bryce
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-misused-modifiers-can-hurt-your-writing-emma-bryce
You can watch the video at:

133. Khan Academy
If you have not visited lately, go explore.
South African-born engineer, inventor and
investor. He is the CEO and CTO of SpaceX, CEO
and product architect of Tesla Motors, and
chairman of SolarCity.

134. Gapminder

135. Narrated Version to 2007 Updated Version
Wealth & Health of Nations

136. Maker Movement Update

137. Maker Movement

138. Makerfaire

139. http://makerfaire.com/
A festival of
invention,
creativity
and
resourcefulness

140. http://capecodmakerfaire.com/

141. Barnes & Noble Makerfaires

142. Barnes & Noble Makerfaires

143. 3D Printing
Medical Breakthroughs
Customized Products
Classroom Coding Projects

144. An article about the idea
Olivia Seow and Edward Tiong

145. Sesame Ring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3RdWRV7Mx0

146. MBTA Purchase Site
“The Sesame Ring has an RFID
tag from an MBTA pass
embedded inside it . . .”

147. Three reasons why I included this:

148. Three reasons why I included this:
The product is created with
3D printers

149. Three reasons why I included this:
The product is created with
3D printers
It was funded with
Kickstarter

150. Three reasons why I included this:
The product is created with
3D printers
It was funded with
Kickstarter
They’re young

151. http://3dprintingsystems.com/president-obama-recognises-the-importance-of-3d-printing/
State of
the Union
address
“A once-shuttered warehouse is now a state-of-the art
lab where new workers are mastering the 3D printing
that has the potential to revolutionize the way we
make almost everything.”

154. http://www.fablevisionlearning.com/
Beginning with paper, cardstock,
and cardboard, Maker Studio
provides an accessible, low-cost
way to imagine, design, invent,
and fabricate 2D designs, pop-ups,
and 3D projects like geometric
constructions and working
machines.

155. Trends:
Small Powerful Portable

160. Oculus Rift

162. Hovercam Mini 5
HoverCam Mini
5 Pocket All-in-
One Scanner and
HD Camera

163. Old Sony Projector
Sony SRX R320
1200 pounds
$50-$100,000 Replacement lamp $1000

164. Wired Article
MPCL1
Laser Projector
adapts to uneven or curved surface
1920 x 720 resolution
7 ounces
$350
Projector listing at Sony site

165. University of California, Berkeley

166. wireless handheld digital microscope
Bodelin ProScope Mobile