[aisle] Technology Budhet

[Mrs. Hamernick]

I have a class set of Google Cardboard viewers.  We use it with the
Expeditions app.  They can explore on their own, or the instructor can lead
a guided tour which allows for instruction while VRing.  We use iPads for
this.

We are just starting to play with the Create Your Own VR experience through
Google Tour Creator.  This is created on a laptop, but viewed on an iPad.
(As far as I know...still learning.)

On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 12:53 PM Michelle Harris via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> I have Merge Cubs and Merge headsets (which are awesome for check-out
> since they are practically unbreakable!).  Both of these make great
> check-out items.  And they are an easy introduction to VR without spending
> a lot of money.
>
> I've also used Ozobots extensively in library classes, but they are
> pricey.  I've also used a pair of Botley robots. Our Makerspace provides
> Makey Makeys, Dash & Dot, Cubelets, and other robotics.
>
> I've done greenscreen in library and the only thing I REALLY needed was
> the green background (I bought felt at Hobby Lobby...works great) and
> having a small adjustable table is super handy for placing Chromebooks (we
> film with the Chromebook camera, but it isn't easy to hold a Chromebook in
> order to film). We had WeVideo (which we LOVED), but they raised their
> prices significantly, so we are back to DoInk.  Looking for a new product
> that works on Chromebooks...
>
> If you want to contact me off-list, please do!
>
> Michelle Harris
> harrism at husd4.org
>
> On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 11:54 AM Melissa Reece via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am a prospective librarian looking for suggestions and guidance on how
>> to spend a technology budget.  Our elementary school is allocated $800 for
>> technology.  To provide some background, we are currently 1:1 in most grade
>> levels.  We have older iPad's and Chromebooks available for checkout for
>> those that are not 1:1.  I would like to offer more opportunities for
>> teachers to check out various types of technology (perhaps I'll call it
>> "Tech it Out").  One idea I am considering is VR.
>>
>> For those that are experienced with VR, I am looking for recommendations
>> on devices.  A couple questions I have include:
>>
>> 1) Do I purchase full headsets or viewers that can be used with other
>> devices?
>> 2) What VR technology do you have in your school, and what do you think
>> about it?
>>
>> I am also considering green screen kits and eventually coding robots.
>>
>> I would appreciate any input that you can offer.
>>
>> Have a great day,
>> Melissa
>> MAILMAN_MIMEDEFANG
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> Heyworth CUSD #4
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Sincerely,
Amy Hamernick
Media Specialist
Apple Teacher
Century Jr. High
@AhamernickCJH
#CenturyWildcats


"If we always do what we've always done,
we will get what we've always got."
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