Have you used immersive learning like virtual reality or augmented reality in your classroom? What experiences have you had with VR/AR in your personal life?
Elementary science students can use immersive technology to deepen their understanding of scientific concepts. They might explore the inner workings of a plant, use augmented reality to simulate and manipulate weather patterns, or participate in an ecosystem rescue mission to study habitats, food chains, and environmental balance.
A few of the platforms that can be used for immersive learning are explained below.
Unity is a development platform for creating 2D and 3D multiplatform games and interactive experiences
Delightex edu is a web based application used to design, animate, and spark interest in numerous concepts including scientific concepts
Merge Cube is a printable paper cube that lets students hold digital 3D objects using augmented reality technology, enabling an engaging way to interact with the digital world
In the video link below I expanded on one of these immersive learning experiences in greater detail where first grade students will go on a biology adventure inside a plant to help them better understand how all the plant parts work together.
Please click on this link to view the video in its entirety.
To view the Best Practices Checklist referenced in the video in more detail, please see below.
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