E-LIVE - FrameVR Virtual Worlds
"FrameVR could be the #1 platform for education."
Why? It is very easy to enter because it is browser based, but every area can also be protected so strange or unwanted users can not enter, which is great for education. It can be accessed through computers, tablets, mobile phones and VR headsets. It is quite easy to adapt the environment, upload and place your own content in it and teachers (and students) can also create their own frames for free with a maximum of 8 users per environment, if they have an account.
NOTE: FrameVR is still in BETA, but is improving very fast.
MORE INFORMATION - learn.framevr.io
FRAMEVR IN THE CLASSROOM (website)- Framevr-in-the-classroom
ACCOUNT (create) PAGE - framevr.io/Home
E-LIVE & FRAMEVR - VIDEO TUTORIALS
TECH SUPPORT - Check the bottom of this page.
FrameVR in the Classroom
We are using and testing a new virtual world called FrameVR which is very suitable for education. As a teacher you can have three free areas and choose one of the 30+ environments and fill it with your own images, posters, assignments, PDFs, audio files, streaming screens, etc.
Read more about it on our FrameVR in the Classroom pages.
Pros and Cons
+ No account needed. Users can enter directly without creating an account, they only need to fill in a name
+ No data collection. When a user enters directly, without creating an account, no user data will be stored
+ Browser based. Can be used with PC, MAC, Chromebook, Tablets, iPhone, Android Phone and VR headsets
+ Every area can be protected by a password, so no unwanted visitors
+ Areas can be linked together to create one big experience
+ Objects can be scripted for some interactivity
+ Every user that creates an account can have up to 3 free personal frames (islands) to work with
+ Teachers can easily upload images, sounds, videos, PDF presentations, 3D objects and many more
+ Imported assets can very easily be snapped to the right position
+ Voice & text chat
+ Text translators, voice zones
+ Preset areas (37+) can be used and adapted
+ Create your own area with the Frame tile editor
+ Complete areas can be copied/duplicated, including content
+ Custom built areas can be created using 3D software like Blender or the Frame tile editor
+ Ready Player Me avatars can be used - see also: https://readyplayer.me
- Only 8 users can enter in one environment in a trial (free) version (and 15 spectators)
- Not all features work in the trial (free) version.
- Custom built areas can not exceed 25 MB
- Areas have to be limited on content, or mobile phones will not work.
Documentation
NEW! Visit our 'FrameVR in the Classroom' website
Website - RESOURCES of FrameVR with lots of videos explaining all parts of FrameVR like: how to log in as a guest (for students) or how to create an account (for teachers).
Videos
Go to our FrameVR Video tutorials page.
Watch our 40 min. Webinar about FrameVR for education. ===>>>
YouTube - PLAYLIST - Check our complete playlist with tips and tricks for FrameVR
Video - HOW TO ENTER FrameVR with an Oculus Quest (VR headset)
E-LIVE areas in FrameVR
You can visit all our online FrameVR areas which we use in this project. Just click on one of the links below and jump into it.
NOTE: These environments are open for visitors, but will be closed during educational sessions or for maintenance. If so, do come back later.
E-LIVE atrium - meeting sessions
E-LIVE theater - presentations
Arcadia - orientation island
Chatterdale - Virtual English language village
Parolay - Virtual French language village
Villacharla - Virtual Spanish language village
Plauderstein - Virtual German language village
Babbeldam - Virtual Dutch language village
Tech support for FrameVR
If you have no audio or video connection, first check if these connections are both allowed by the user.
Go to the environment with your browser. Best is to use the Chrome browser or the Brave browser
Click on the little LOCK symbol left of the URL in the browser, this will open up the window with the permissions.
Switch the permissions for Camera and Microphone on. (See picture at the right or below)
If you can not connect through the (school) network, you can do a so called Twillio Network Test to see if connections to voice and video are working. All listings should pass. During the check you have to give permission for the use of microphone and camera.
If you still find problems check with your IT manager at school and show them the Frame White List page or contact Nick Zwart of 3DLES our technical partner in this project.
Click to do the Twilio Network Test
Click to watch the Frame White List
