Virtual Reality - 360 Tour Creation

There are sites out there, like Google Expeditions where students can go on virtual field trips, such as a trip to the International Space Station.


Students can also make their own virtual reality (VR) content. Using a dedicated camera such as Samsung Gear 360 or a smart phone app like Cardboard Camera, anyone can create 360 digital content (photospheres). Digital storytelling takes on an added dimension!


NOTE: To use Samsung Gear 360 - you will need to install this app on your tablet or phone

Sample Tour - A simple tour created highlighting a maker area

Gear 360 User Manual - (directions on taking photos starts on page 24 in the guide)

gear 360 user guide.pdf

Try This:

Watch the tutorial below (about 7 minutes) on how to create a virtual tour. After this, go to Tour Creater, and using the Samsung 360 camera you can begin to create a tour of any place you choose.

NOTE: to create you will need to download the Samsung Gear 360 App on your smartphone

To use the Samsung Gear 360 Camera: Please look at the step-by step tutorial below.

(NOTE: the camera comes without the SD card from the store)