Virtual+Reality+-+What+a+Concept

= = =Session Description:= Can't handle reality? Why not go virtual? Bring your laptop and smartphone as we explore some tools you can use to take your class to the top of Mt. Everest, underwater in the Galapagos, or even explore the chambers of the human heart. We'll also get hands on creating VR environments your students can use for storytelling or sharing what they know.

=Google Expeditions (@https://edu.google.com/expeditions)=

Equipment Needed:

 * Google Expeditions app installed on teacher & student devices.
 * One iOS or Android device for each student
 * NOTE: Works better if all students are on iOS, or all on Android. Mixed environments tend to be buggy.
 * Google Cardboard or VR viewer for each student. (Technically not required, but adds to the coolness.)
 * Tablet device for teacher
 * Wireless Router - if your school network does not allow peer to peer

Notes:

 * Download Expeditions ahead of time to teacher device. No Internet required when you push a downloaded Expedition to students.

=CoSpaces (@http://edu.cospaces.io)=

Recommended Equipment:

 * Create scenes on a laptop or tablet.
 * Play scenes on any device.
 * Using the web interface for laptops.
 * Using the app on Phones or Tablets.
 * ULTIMATE COOLNESS!!! - use a Google Cardboard VR Viewer to explore scenes on your phone.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwVby6khJkrpf1ssQ31qIb0DxcOlAKTgY
 * CoSpaces Tutorials** - Most are less than one minute long

=Quiver App (@http://www.quivervision.com/)=

Equipment Needed:

 * Tablet or mobile device with app installed
 * Quivervision Printouts
 * Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

Free Quivervision Printouts (PDF - 11MB)

=Discovery VR App (@http://www.discoveryvr.com/)=

Equipment Needed:

 * Tablet or Mobile Device
 * VR Viewer
 * Fast Internet Connection

NOTE: Videos can only be streamed, not downloaded. Content requires a good Internet connection.