Expeditions is a free application available for download on
your mobile device, it offers the ability for educators to use both augmented
reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) within their classrooms. Expeditions allow students to explore the
world while remaining in their seats or bringing the world into the classroom. This application gives the ability for educators
to incorporate creative, innovated, and exciting content or curriculum within
their classrooms. There are over 900 VR
tours and over 100 AR tours available within the application. Additionally, educators and students can
create their own experience with “Tour Creator”. Expeditions offers visual learners an
advantage to learn while interacting with there classmates.
Currently there are several higher education organizations
that have implemented Expeditions within their curriculum. One is the United States Military Academy “West
Point”. An assistant history professor
used Expedition to teach students about European History and Western Civilization
during the 2017 to 2018 academic year.
The Cadets were able to view on their personal devices and appreciated
the ability to see the terrain and human factor instead of seeing it on a
textbook. Article link list below.
I was unaware of this free application available for both teaching
and learning. I recently downloaded the
application and was able to bring the seven continents into my office space. I was also able to take a VR tour of the Great
Wall, allowing me to get a 360-degree view.
I believe this application is a great tool to incorporate in the
learning environment to assist students in gaining a better visual understanding
of their content.
Billy,
ReplyDeleteI also was unaware of this free app, but it sounds great. I'm going to have to download it and check it out. The way you describe it, it seems like it would be great for history or geography teachers to use. My question for you is, do you see this type of technology being used in other school subjects?
-Michaela
Michaela,
DeleteIt is a free and easy app to download and use, I recommend you try it. There are a variety of topics to view. Some other school subjects that can utilize this app are Art, science, anatomy, and probably many others. Those are some of the few subjects that I saw available. I am sure with time, there will be even more options. Thanks for reading and commenting on my blog.
Billy
Billy,
ReplyDeleteI like your topic of choice. In many ways it reminds me of certain simulators on military installations. The first one that came to mind was the EST weapons trainer and then the convoy live fire simulator, the unstabilized gunnery platform and even table VIII training. All of those resources offer a training and education experience like no other and really are training and readiness enhancers. What you said about being able take a virtual tour of the great wall of China , having a realistic 360-degree view sounds intriguing and educational. I agree, it seems as though this application of learning could take you across a variety of landscapes, allow you to tour, and educate all at the same time without leaving your assigned seat in the classroom. Thanks for sharing
Erric
Erric,
ReplyDeleteYou bring up some great points, not only are they readiness enhancers but they are quite fun and entertaining as well. Being able to train using simulators helps replicating real world scenarios. Thanks for reading my blog and posting!!
Billy
Billy,
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and exciting topic- especially where you laid out the application named "Expeditions." I immediately downloaded and have access to the tours you spoke about. I think this would be very helpful and enhancing in the sciences department of education, namely social studies, history, and science itself. The content would take on a very different meaning with the AR being part of it for those learners that like visual learning means. Great topic.
~Nick Arambula
Nick,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your reply and sharing your thoughts. I also believe incorporating AR and VR to the various educational subjects will bring a different but positive learning experience. Again, thanks for sharing.
Billy
Billy,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I had never heard of this app before, so I downloaded it and used it a bit, and its pretty awesome! I really think I'm going to try and incorporate this into a lesson!
Thanks for sharing!
Marianna