1. Using Mixed Reality in the Classroom
Augmented and Virtual Reality

2. What Educators Think
About technology in the classroom

3. A survey of 1000 teachers revealed
2/3’s of K-12 teachers in the US consider themselves innovators in using classroom technology
85% of teachers surveyed think VR would have a positive effect on student learning
83% felt VR would improve learning outcomes
Only 2% of teachers are using VR in their classroom
The most common use of VR in the classroom are simulators and virtual field trips
77% think AR would help students learn difficult concepts

4. Advantages of the Technology
Augmented and Virtual Reality

5. Augmented Reality Allows
For Teachers
For Students
Improved student engagement
Higher student achievement
More efficient classroom management
Learning retention rate of 75% due to Learning by Doing
Repetitive practice allowed beyond the school day
Immediate feedback
Safe environment to fail

6. Augmented Reality allows:
Good for teachers
Good for students
improved student engagement
better student achievement
more efficient classroom management
Learning Retention Rate of 75% for Learning by Doing
Repetitive Practice beyond the school day
Immediate Feedback
Safe environment to fail

7. What can VR do for student learning?

8. How to Implement Augmented Reality in the Classroom
Get the Gear – virtual reality headsets range from $8.00 to $ In BYOD environments, students can build Google Cardboard devices for their phone.
Professional Development – Check out all the virtual learning content available free online and in stores.
Expand your virtual abilities – Have Students teach you some gaming. Try out Pokémon Go!
Share with others – Your students sure will! Teachers want to expand learning for all students. Help a colleague have as much fun as you are having!
Virtual Reality is the next frontier in education.
Be an innovator!

9. Easy Apps that can be used in the classroom
There’s an App for That
Easy Apps that can be used in the classroom

10. How about a demonstration?
“This is the coolest thing ever!” –Ben, 12th grade student
“It is so intimidating. Having an interview panel is so nerve racking. I’m glad I got to practice virtually. Now can I go under water?”
How about a demonstration?
Quiver – Combines coloring with Augmented Reality
Virtual Speech – Practice Interviewing skills in photorealistic virtual reality