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.
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
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
Image 1. retrieved from https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/metaverse. Nov. 10, 2021.
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteThe possibilities look like so much fun with this tool. I do like the the platform comes from an app that can be used on devices that school already has without large investments in additional technology. It it hard enough to justify budgets without risking being outdated too quickly. I think the scavenger hunts and escape rooms would be engaging ways to bring students into the library. It could also opportunities for cross collaboration with different content areas. Thanks for the great video share as well.
Susanne Clark
How cool is that?!?! I am unfamiliar with this app, so I appreciated an introduction to its uses. The videos you embedded made it easy for me to understand the classroom applications for this app. I agree with Suzanne above (and with your sentiments in your blog post)- I love that it is an app that works with the technology that we already have.
ReplyDelete"Free" and "works with existing devices." You're speaking my language! Like Susanne, I worry about spending too much on technology that may not last very long or have limited uses. This looks like it has some amazing applications in the classroom. And, luckily for me, it looks like it's available in Japan. Thank you for sharing this one. I'll definitely be exploring it more.
ReplyDeleteCrystal,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! I love that this app is free and that students can communicate with each other while using it. This could definitely support collaborative learning and cooperative learning practices. I also love that it is compatible with numerous devices. It seems like this would be an interactive and easy to use app for sure.
-Alexandria
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how many different tools are available in AR and VR. These apps are exciting and students will be interested in exploring and learning with these new technology options. Using something fun to learn is a win win for everyone! Thanks for sharing your review and assessment of this tool.