Tag: virtual worlds

Ryan Schultz – Exploring Social VR PlatformsRyan Schultz – Exploring Social VR Platforms

Lorelle VanFossenLorelle VanFossen 0 Comments 21:08

Ryan Schultz was the featured guest for our Students in VR workshop March 17, 2021, in AltspaceVR. He discussed the most important social VR platforms and the pros and cons of each, and how to navigate within their communities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCdhc3pL3GQ

Ryan is a librarian and citizen journalist and blogger covering social and educational VR apps, games, platforms, and experiences from his unique perspective as a librarian and computer science and technology expert on his Ryan Schultz.com site.

His “Comprehensive List of Social VR Platforms and Virtual Worlds” and List of Non-Combat, Open-World Exploration/Puzzle/Life Simulation Games” articles are some of the most popular sources for VR experiences with an educational slant for students and teadchers. You may also keep track of him and his views and reports on Twitter as @quiplash.

 

Homeschooling in a Virtual WorldHomeschooling in a Virtual World

Lorelle VanFossenLorelle VanFossen 0 Comments 07:38

Educators in VR‘s team project, Virtual Schooling, is meeting in AltspaceVR February 25, 2021, to discuss “Homeschooling in a Virtual World.”

The workshop features Keely Cannif, leader of the Virtual Schooling team, discussing homeschooling in a virtual Montessori educational home in AltspaceVR. It’s a great way to learn how to convert a living space into an educationally rich learning environment with the use of VR.

 

Educational World Tour in AltspaceVREducational World Tour in AltspaceVR

Lorelle VanFossenLorelle VanFossen 0 Comments 22:22

Educators in VR offers monthly tours of educational worlds in AltspaceVR demonstrating the potential for classes, workshops, and teaching a variety of subjects in VR.

The next Educational World Tour is Tuesday, February 16, 2021. All are welcome to attend as they explore worlds for studying science, climate change, math, arts, cultures, and so much more.

Here are some images from recent tours.