Together with Google Expeditions and other VR apps, the Google Cardboard virtual reality viewer can allow us to engage students in new ways while taking them on virtual field trips around the world. The AB Google Expeditions kits includes everything you need to immerse your students in a virtual reality experience without leaving your classroom. These kits include:
1 cart dedicated to ABRHS
1 cart dedicated to JH & elementary schools: the specified number of googles will be delivered by request
Up to 30 VR goggles with Android devices
1 Teacher tablet with Expeditions installed
1 router
Alcohol wipes for disinfecting between use
12 Google Cardboards
12 iPod Touches with Expeditions & other VR apps pre-installed
1 Teacher iPad for leading Expeditions
1 router for creating a wifi network to use with Google Expeditions
Student Reflection Activity: Students create printable or digital postcards to reflect on their Expedition with this Google Slides template.
I think that's the most engaged I've seen my students in my 7 years of teaching, and I feel like I achieved my objective beyond my expectations. I'm looking forward to having another expedition! ~Erin McGovern, Grade 7 WL teacher
Seeing China through Google expeditions made it come alive! ~Grade 8 student
It feels like I am actually in the place that is being shown. I think it makes it easier to learn. ~Grade 8 student
Creative gratitudes from a grade 5 classroom
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