When Pigs Fly!

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That is what I would have thought if someone told me I would be able to build a website, create a blog, and curate a digital collection that could walk a teacher or librarian through the process of setting up a Makerspace in their classroom or library.  I have never been tech savvy!  The times that I have dealt with electronics, I have given 100% effort for about ten minutes and then I throw in the towel out of frustration. 

This class has taught me a few valuable lessons over the semester.

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                It's really not that hard. There are so many tutorials, lessons, manuals, and articles that can teach

                us how to do just about anything. We just need to find them!!

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                    Nothing is rocket science excpet rocket science it's self.  Just sit down, read directions, find

                    material that can help, and JUST DO IT!

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                    I LOVE to share the new things that I learn with others! When I ran across a new thing or   

                    idea that I thought my teacher friends could use, I started texting the links to them! 

This class has really given me the confidence to take on tasks that I once thought were impossible. It has also empowered me to jump in and make suggestions to my techer friends about things that might make their job just a bit easier.  I feel empowered to make big things happen in my future library!

                                                        

Resources

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An escape from reality!

    This week I stumbled across an AR (augmented reality) platform that teachers can use to transport their classes to faraway places. The students (and teachers) will have so much creating a tiny alternative reality!

                            Metaverse

                                            

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Metaverse is a free VR app that allows teachers and students to build interactive learning experiences! The teachers and students can create scavenger hunts,  escape rooms, games, quizzes, storyboards, and presentations. Talk about fun!!  The app is compatible with most devices which is a huge plus since school technology changes rapidly.  Another thing I like about this as opposed to the headsets like we have seen in the past is the fact that the students get to interact with each other while using the app.  Those little headsets always made me nervous! 

Metaverse in Action

Take a look at this link to the app page. It gives a great explanation of the many things this app can do. You can read reviews and see the pros and cons of the app.

Metaverse App Review

Now that you can see just how cool this app is, check out how it can be used in the classroom. 

How to use Metaverse in the classroom

Here is a super cool video on how to get started using the app in your classroom.

How to create a leaderboard!

As you can tell, this is a super cool tool to use in your classroom. It does take some time creating and building the learning experiences, however, once they are made you can keep them forever! This would be a great tool to use as a grade level or department. 

Resources

Dear DISes. (2018, May 8). Getting started with Metaverse tutorial. [Video]. Youtube.          

          https://youtu.be/m6AvPEm00u4

G. Evy. (2017, Sept. 29). Metaverse in the Classroom- How to Create a Leaderboard. [Video]. Youtube.

          https://youtu.be/bv1Gff1VCNo

Herring, Cherie. (2019, April19). Metaverse in Action. [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/aRu1si6rc4w

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