Table of Contents
Foreword xi
Introduction 1
Using This Book 2
Experiencing this Book 3
Chapter 1 Understanding Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality 4
Augmented Reality 4
Virtual Reality 6
Mixed Reality 7
Learning Transported Challenge 8
Chapter 2 Why use AIR, VR, and MR in Education? 9
Student Benefit 9
Transformed Classrooms 12
Discovery, Education, and Retention 14
Opportunity and Empathy 15
Alignment with Standards 16
Learning Transported Challenge 18
Chapter 3 Things to Consider Before You Get Started 19
Technical Knowledge 19
Devices 23
AR & VR in Browser 24
Cost and Funding 24
Successful Implementation 26
Learning Transported Challenge 26
Chapter 4 Successful Implementation 27
Identify the Purpose 27
Address Any Concerns 28
Consider the Space 30
Training, Professional Development, & Personnel 31
Adapting the Experience 33
Select the Right Classroom Tools 33
Select the Best Viewer 34
Network Limitations 38
Individual Tools 39
Putting It All Together 41
Learning Transported Challenge 41
Chapter 5 Getting Started Experiencing AR and VR 42
Elementary Ideas K-5 42
Secondary Ideas 6-12 51
Keep Going 59
Learning Transported Challenge 59
Chapter 6 Open Collaboration and Exploration 60
Scavenger Hunts 60
Breakout EDU 64
Exploratory Play with Cubes and Blocks 66
Virtual Field Trips 72
Learning Transported Challenge 75
Chapter 7 From Experience to Creation 76
Living in 360° 78
Nearpod and YouTube 78
Create 360° Experiences 80
3D Creation to AR 84
Virtual Reality Experience to Creation 85
Scan 3D Objects with Qlone 86
View 3D Objects in DottyAR 87
Learning Transported Challenge 87
Chapter 8 Storytelling 89
Bugs 3D 89
Anomaly 90
Spy Quest 91
Interactive Stories with Google Spotlight Stories 92
Learning Transported Challenge 93
Chapter 9 Preparing for the Future of Mixed Reality 94
Changing the Learning Environment with Mixed Reality 94
Figment 96
Orb 96
My Very Hungry Caterpillar AR 97
Atlas 98
World Brush 98
Learning Transported Challenge 99
Conclusion 100
References 101
Appendix A 102
Immersive Technology App Index 102
Appendix B 108
ISTE Standards for Students 108
