Sunday, August 7, 2016

Google Tilt Brush: Impossible now a reality?

http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/09/arts/google-tilt-brush/ 

Google Tilt Brush combines virtual reality with drawing, painting, design, photography, and sculpture. Almost any kind of visual art can be combined with this cutting edge technology to create some amazing works of art. Watch the videos and read about how this technology is being used by artists around the world in a variety of unique ways. How to you think this could eventually be adapted for use in educational settings?

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Virtual Reality Learns How to Get Into the Classroom

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2016/02/11/virtual-reality-learns-how-to-get-into-the-classroom/

This article claims that virtual reality can be used as a learning tool in classrooms today. After reading the article "Virtual Reality Learns How to Get Into the Classroom" do you think virtual reality could be all the author claims it could be in a classroom setting? Would you consider using it in any of the ways mentioned in the article? Can you think of other ways it might be incorporated into K-12 education?

Monday, August 1, 2016

16 Modern Realities Schools (and Parents) Need to Accept. Now.


After reading Will Richardson's essay 16 Modern Realities Schools (and Parents) Need to Accept. Now. taken from his Twitter post, about the growing change movement in education. Do you agree or disagree with his thoughts on change? Be specific in your response and state the reasons for your opinion.

10 Great Ways to Use Social Media in the Classroom

Read the article "10 Great Ways to Use Social Media in the Classroom", describing some simple ways teachers can incorporate a variety of social media sites into their classrooms. Do you think you would try using social media in your classroom? What challenges and/or benefits do you think will result? If you were to use one social media site which one would you be most likely to use and why?