3D Viewing with Google Cardboard And an Intro to Expeditions Virtual field trips, http://tinyurl.com/IECardboard

Tim Downey- retired teacher, administrator, tech coordinator Presentation QR Tim Downey- retired teacher, administrator, tech coordinator

Introduction What is Google Cardboard? It is a phone application that enables the user to turn the pairing of their smartphone and cardboard device into a virtual reality device Cardboard App available for Android and IOS at Google Play Store and iTunes. (Experience may vary based on OS and phone)

Application QR Codes for Cardboard and Expeditions Expeditions App http://goo.gl/eZPIbh http://goo.gl/HzpZzc http://goo.gl/F18hPG

Device Options Basic devices, premium devices, DIY kits Device options Occulus for Samsung

Content Viewing 360° Images Cardboard Camera 360° Video Games Street View Expeditions

Content Viewing Open Cardboard Camera and view some samples using your device.Make sure to view using Cardboard

Content Creation With Cardboard Camera open select orange camera image icon

Content Creation You actually capture the 360° image using the phone’s video camera. After pressing start capture, rotate 360° until you return to the starting position. There is a leveling guide and you may be prompted to slow down.

Content Creation Cardboard Camera-Create your own 3D panoramic vr photo (like you just did) At school-Archive a field trip, take a virtual trip (Expeditions) Google Jump -16 synced cameras for 3D video creation Street View

Expeditions Google’s Expeditions site

Expeditions-Available for Android and IOS

Expeditions Settings Find/ Invite Followers Current Role-Guide Categories and Expeditions to Search and Explore

Play Time Expedition Roles Guide-In Guide mode on your phone, lead your students on a virtual trip. Virtually hundreds (pun intended) of trips are available including state and national parks, the White House, and San Diego Zoo. As the guide, you have access to background information and leveled guiding questions.

Play Time ! Expedition Roles Follower-In Follower mode on your phone/Google Cardboard viewer, you will find expeditions led by your guide. Your may explore on your own or follow the guide’s directed tour questions and directions.

Resources Google Cardboard for Education Google+ Community Official Google Carboard Page Expedition Data Base Related Apps including Discovery VR Video on Expeditions Program Video on technology behind Cardboard plus some how-tos

Cardboard Ideas 1. Google Cardboards are inexpensive – under $10 to purchase. You might not add this to a back-to-school supply list, but if a parent asks for suggestions on extra items to donate to the class you might suggest a Google Cardboard which can be easily purchased on Amazon. 2. There are lots of apps to choose from including the NYT VR app and a very cool app from the Discovery Channel. I mentioned my super popular post on 5 Apps to Use with Google Cardboard in the introduction and you can check it out here. 3. Finally get rid of your school’s phone ban by making a case for using smartphones with Google Cardboard. You can probably think of a dozen ways students can use their cell phones in school but the powers that be in your district might not agree. Here’s another reason why cell phones are useful in school. 4. Check out the Help Center hosted by Google that offers lots of tips for getting started. It takes you through step-by-stepinstructions for Google Expeditions. 5. Add a new project idea to your makerspace by giving students the chance to make their own Google Cardboard. Just scroll down on this page to find downloadable directions. 6. Nearpod virtual field trips are like Google Cardboard lesson plans sine they give teachers a way to integrate virtual reality content into their instruction. This is a great way to clearly connect VR to a set of learning objectives. Learn more about Nearpod VR trips here.. 7. Companies give them away for free at special events like teacher conferences. Next time you’re walking through a conference expo hall keep your eyes peeled for free Google Cardboards companies give away as promotional items.