Angela Hunger- Article #2

https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/jul/28/wearable-technology-classroom-virtual-reality 

When I was scrolling through to find articles to read, I saw the photo attached to this article and it made me want to read further to find out what they were doing.  The kids were very young, so of course I wanted to learn more. Kindergarten is not as technically advanced as the older grades, so finding new, fun ways to implement technology for young learners always interests me. 
In the photo, the young kids are in a classroom and have cardboard goggles on their faces with huge smiles. The device they are using is called "Expeditions", it's a new classroom initiative unveiled by google. It's literally a folded piece of cardboard with lenses attached to it. It can turn a smartphone into a VR viewer!
The possibilities are endless with this device.  My district is very low income, so realistically I know we will never be a district with high tech technology for our district.  Having that in mind, this device would be a great addition to my classroom.  The kids can take virtual field trips, use this device for brain breaks and exercise. 
I hope to dig into this deeper and create this for my kids in the near future.
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  1. Amy RauscherJuly 29, 2021 at 1:13 PM

    Angela,
    As a Kindergarten teach myself...I will admit... I am sometimes hesitant about using certain technologies. I am already trying to manage the every day behaviors, that the thought of bringing in certain technologies and decreasing student independence scares me. However, when I tried the Google Expedition Goggles it was just the opposite. The students were engaged, excited, and it brought up great discussions after the fact. During use, students were heard oooo'ing and ahhhhh'ing. I am always looking for articles and things about technology when it features younger students. It gives me the feeling that Yes, I can do it!- Amy

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