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@KatieMu76677376 That's what I was considering, too. As great as it would be to have simulated experiences with people using AR/VR, we may rely on them to a point where we lose the human connection. My students who are virtual say that's the worst part of online school. #EDU6323

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@LouriNieman @EmilyAHopkins I recently sold a house and we had a virtual 360 tour of our home. It was amazing how much you get a sense for a place with those cameras without being in the actual house. I was blown away by how I felt like I walking my halls! #EDU6323

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@eliza_stern The kinetic piece is what impresses me! Just waving your hand and a new screen appears or using your head to give a command. These features will be exponentially more improved and intuitive with the technology in just a few short years #EDU6323

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@neuAnnaK One can see how emotions (and meaning) can be more easily associated with a learning event when you can see, hear, and feel an experience. Even a 360 camera view feels like it immerses you into a setting. #EDU6323

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@lynortheastern1 In the XR section of the report, it found that students who used a textbook with VR in a writing course achieved "significantly greater writing complexity" than those who just used VR (p. 31). I think this speaks to the value of traditional learning methods #EDU6323

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Faculty receptiveness was the lowest dimension for adoption for XR tech. Seems to align with Nugent's quote on our DB this week. XR feels like it's a pretty steep learning curve but well worth it. #EDU6323

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Concerning the AR/VR "digital twins" Kelly discusses, I think of the possibilities of taking students to historic sites around the world to see the artifacts, historical buildings or landscapes that shaped history. Why read about Stonehenge when you can see it (in VR)? #EDU6323

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@KatieMu76677376 Using AR/VR may have far-reaching impact on students with disabilities that I never considered. The focus aspect is a big factor for all learners. To remove all distractions and immerse yourself into a learning experience is what all teachers want for their students. #edu6323

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Davis & Donally interview included an impressive list of apps, websites, and tools to incorporate AR into teaching. This material has been the most helpful in wrapping my mind around implementation. Anyone used any of them? #edu6323

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I am truly shocked by how much AR/VR is already around us. Somethings I never even realized- like Google 360- but all the apps, programs, hardware & software....I'm really late (& overwhelmed) to this party. #edu6323

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@MissEmZee I'm thinking of you, Susan! LA can't catch a break. I will say a prayer for you... hope you stay safe through another natural disaster.

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@KElena2021 @tcaron12 I've not heard of Slido. I'm going to look into that. Thanks!

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@stephanie_frad We need this for staff meetings. My school just announced (via Zoom mtg) a ton of changes required this year -none of which were provided in writing or with examples-With 100 people on, who wants to speak up and say "I'm confused." Not me #EDU6323

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@EgleSlezas @lynortheastern1 Polls can also have a gaming features if used with a leaderboard and possibly increase motivation, as discussed in Miller's chapter on motivation. #EDU6323

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Aiming to use polling to assess prior knowledge and a means to check understanding in the lesson plan I'm writing for a geography unit. Typically use Pear Deck but looking to branch out with Poll Everywhere this week. #EDU6323

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@NEULauraC Yes; we use Google Classroom as our LMS, so most of our digital tools are Google based. The Pear Decks are very interactive and bring a slide deck to life almost effortlessly. This video was helpful with polling on MS 365 tools. This was new to me #EDU6323 https://t.co/vjAj44M5Ph

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I love using polling or "choice" questions on Pear Deck slides. I make polls to welcome students to class, check understanding in a lesson, and to see who's paying attention! Here's a video if you aren't familiar. #EDU6323 https://t.co/4o2x1Q523C

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@bwatwood @MissEmZee At the end of last year my students begged me to use Blooket instead of Kahoot! I admit I didn't want to learn another technology. But now that my own kids tell me they love it, I guess I need to head over to YouTube and watch some videos now....#EDU6323

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@NeeveMacG That's why I allow students to occasionally not use their own name in a Kahoot! quiz. It takes the pressure off the students who don't always do well in quick moving quiz-setting like that. #EDU6323

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"When a learner sees poll results that align with their own answers, they feel accepted by others. This boosts their self-esteem" Could the opposite be said of those students whose answers don't align? #EDU6323 https://t.co/YEVNh0NPYu

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@eliza_stern And I like that they never know when they are coming :)