Month: December 2020

In the Global Educator book, Case Studies 3.7 – Pernille Ripp: Global Read Aloud. GRA is a global reading project that has connected more than 500,000 students on six continents since its inception in September 2010. “The project was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world. From its humble beginnings, the GRA has grown to make a truly global connection with more than 2,000,000 students having participated” (Lindsay, Julie).

I think this case study was interesting to me and informative as it talks about a reading project created for many students around the globe to participate in and be able to read all different book genres. This project is good for all young students to join to read more and become better at reading and understanding the books. This case study was definitely a good decision Ripp made

This case study situation gives many students and readers out there the chance to explore more with different books and join the program. Pernille wrote a new book after this case study that goes along with it. “Pernille has authored a new book, “Passionate readers: The art of reaching and engaging every child” – this book is getting excellent reviews and provides guidance and support for many educators, as well as parents” (Lindsay, Julie). Pernille has such a high insight for the Global Collaboration topic and why it is so important for schools and the education system to be taking part in. This case study connects to global collaboration.

https://www.julielindsay.net/2017/09/case-study-37-global-read-aloud.html

How is Virtual Reality used in the classroom?

Virtual reality is used to be able to enhance all student learning and engagement. Virtual Reality in education can transform the way that educational content is delivered. It also seems to works on the premise of creating a virtual world that is either real or imagined and allows users not only see it, but also interact with it through a virtual system in the classroom.

What are some of the benefits of using VR in the classroom?

1- Provides outstanding visualizations that aren’t possible in the traditional classroom.

2- Creates interest.

3- Improves the quality of Education in different fields.

4- Increases student engagement

*There are many different benefits of using virtual reality/learning in the classroom with students, but the ones above are the main ones I read about.

What is Gear VR? – The Samsung Gear VR is a virtual reality headset that had been developed by Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Oculus VR, and manufactured by Samsung. The Gear VR headset also includes a touchpad and back button on the side, as well as a proximity sensor to detect when the headset is turned on and activated.

Virtual reality contributes as a successful global collaboration because it helps students be able to practice motions, seeing objects in front of them move. It also provides an experienced anchor to the instruction that teachers can’t duplicate in another way. The virtual reality doesn’t really end up taking place of anything, but instead it gives the students an immersive experience they wouldn’t be getting if this type of technology wasn’t put in place or created. It gives students the opportunity to see places they never been to, explore things in the classroom virtually, and much more. Teachers use Google Earth VR, Google expeditions, and other virtual reality types.

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate-responsibility/technology-classroom

https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/principles/emerging-technology/virtual-reality-will-change-learn-teach/#:~:text=Virtual%20reality%20can%20be%20used,but%20also%20interact%20with%20it.

Above are a couple links that talk about the virtual reality in classrooms and how it is useful and successful in schools for the students.