1. Integrating Virtual Reality in the Classroom Michelle Watt
To Be or Not to Be..
Integrating Virtual Reality in the Classroom
Michelle Watt

2. Introduction
“Digital Learners” – Prensky (2001)
Engagement

3. “all the world’s a stage
Title of activity

4. Description of Activity
Choose a character
Period clothing
Avatar
Act out scene

5. Opportunity to play video games in ELA
Hook

6. Curriculum Outcomes ELA:
1.1.2 Experiment with language, image & structure
2.1.1 Discern & analyze context
2.1.2 Understand & interpret content
2.3.1 Connect self, text, culture & milieu
5.2.1 Co-operate with others & contribute to group success
ICT
4.1 select & use appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a targeted audience
CTS
1.3 Identify basic clothing shapes throughout history fashion

7. High School ELA
Grade/Subject/Etc.

8. Duration of Activity Lesson 1: Introduction & Exploration
Lesson 2: Avatar creation
Lesson 3: Scene Logistics
Lesson 4: Rehearsal
Lesson 5: Performance

9. Issues to Implementation
Closed Environment
Availability & Capability of Computers
Lack of Teacher Proficiency

10. Rationale Engagement Curriculum compatibility
Learning disguised as video gaming

11. Conclusion