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Virtual Reality!(Leslie does not remember the official title she gave this)

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• What is Virtual Reality?

• How does it work?

• What do I need for virtual reality?

• I want to make my own VR

• Educational VR examples

• Cool examples of current / future VR

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What is Virtual Reality?

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• A three-dimensional, computer generated environment which can be explored and possibly interacted with by a person.

• While it can be a simple 360 image on a computer, Virtual Reality is easiest experienced with some sort of headset / VR mobile device viewer

• Some VR experiences are quite immersive and include gloves or a controller that allow you to interact with objects within the VR. These usually require a computer instead of a mobile device

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• From: http://uploadvr.com/virtual-reality-101-getting-started/

• As space-age as it may sound, VR systems are actually quite simple. In 2016, they essentially consist of the same basic components.

• 1. The physical headset blocks out all outside lighting and displays a virtual world.

• 2. Two screens (or one screen divided into two) show each eye a slightly different view into a virtual world. This mimics the way your real eyes see the world at slightly different angles.

• 3. A pair of special lenses precisely magnify and warp the screen images.

• 4. Some type of tracking system translates the actual movements of your head and body into movements within VR.

• 5. A graphics system sends a flood of images ‒ often 60 or 90 of them into each eye per second ‒ to draw views that perfectly match your head movements. When all this is done well, your brain accepts what it sees as real.

How Does Virtual Reality Work?

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• Simulations

• Arcade

• Education

• Sales Experience

• Exploration

• Architectural

• Therapy

• Ok…. Almost everywhere

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lesliefisher.comYour First VR Headset

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• Some sort of smart device. Any device that is handheld and can have apps installed on it should work

• A VR Viewer which you will insert your device into

Your VR Starter Kit: Hardware

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• https://goo.gl/TuVaq6

• The VR/AR Test Ninja checks your device compatibility and readiness for mobile virtual & augmented reality.

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• Google Cardboard: https://goo.gl/7GSpp7

• Get Cardboard: https://goo.gl/hVAP1m

• VR Headsets on Amazon: https://goo.gl/cMAF1q

• Smart VR from Dodo: https://goo.gl/KQ9KRq

Your VR Starter Kit: Hardware

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• DSCVR Headset. $8 on Amazon. Sturdy Cardboard: https://goo.gl/fnUpCs

• VR Mask VR Headset $8: https://goo.gl/4E9cZV

• Sytros VR Headset $25: https://goo.gl/ferX73

• Knox Labs: https://goo.gl/q4aUpi

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• https://goo.gl/4u1gJR

• Merge Headset

• This headset is the same squishy material as the Merge Cube making them tougher to break.

• It also has a precut spot that you can remove and then interact with the Merge Cube or other object that needs camera support

• $19.99-$29.99

This is my favorite Smart Phone headset

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• Oculus Rift: $399 + uses a CPU to drive its content. Designed mainly for gaming. https://ocul.us/2zMXu9d

• HTC Vive Pro: $799 Designed for you to physically move around your space and interact with it. Also Requires CPU http://bit.ly/2zMV7mN

• VR Headsets and any Windows 10 device Headsets start at $250 and can be used with a more affordable surface device http://bit.ly/2zMteLw

• Keep in mind, just like your mobile device these require specific apps for them to work and what might be available on one headset might not be available on another

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• Microsoft advertises their Windows 10 devices as Mixed Reality Ready

• http://bit.ly/2t4MUpG

• They even have 6 headsets available

• Thing is, the headset types are not mixed reality based. They are VR based.

• Will probably be months or maybe a year before we see Mixed Reality headsets from Microsoft at the price points of their current headsets

• Why buy one? If you already have a Windows 10 machine or tablet it will allow you to get higher end VR at a more affordable price point than an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive Pro

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• There are many VR apps available which can be found on either the iOS or Android store.

• I list some of my favorites for Education at the end of this presentation, so, for now. Let’s keep it basic.

• Google Cardboard App: https://goo.gl/HLZYq7

• Heads Up! VR is immersive and as such the files are larger than your typical app, etc. Also, some apps do not support streaming and you must download the VR before you can view it.

Your VR Starter Kit: Software

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• Possibly Assemble your VR Viewer

• Run a VR App on your mobile device

• Stick mobile device into VR Viewer

• Stick VR viewer on your face

• Possibly look like a dork, but, an immersed dork!

• Some VR headsets have a button on them which allows you to interact with objects within the VR. Or, you simply move to a callout in the VR (usually something circled) to activate it

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• Your headset should have come with a QR code to align it

• Each app has to be aligned to the headset and re-aligned if you change headsets

• This handy website lists the QR codes for many VR headsets

• https://goo.gl/Mg5uMd

You Will need to align your headset to your phone!

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• There is a new headset type called Self Contained headsets

• It does not require a cpu or mobile device to operate

• They are also pretty affordable

• There are two main devices in this arena right now. One from Oculus and one from Lenovo / Google

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• https://ocul.us/2JLggUv

• Standalone Self Tracking Headset. Basically a Samsung Gear VR without the headset

• You need a phone and a credit card to set it up. Once that is done you can use the device on its own

• Just released in April, so, not as many apps as other devices. But, still has over 1000 apps available

• $199 - $249 depending on storage size

Oculus Go

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• https://lnv.gy/2JA1a0U

• Google Daydream standalone headset

• Truly standalone. No phone required. Even for setup

• Designed to be used in a more active way with moving, dodging, ducking, etc.

• Just released in May. Currently over 450 apps available

• $399.00

Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream

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A Small Pile Of VR Apps

(All work on iOS and Android)

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lesliefisher.comThere are piles and piles of Android VR Apps

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• https://goo.gl/QiAyX1

• App is now out on Android and finally iOS

• Allows the teacher to act as a guide

• Students can join in as “explorers” (must be on the same WiFi) and see exactly what the teacher is viewing

• You can download expeditions (can take up some space) but downloaded expeditions require WiFi but an Internet connection is not needed

• Currently over 500 Expeditions

• Free

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• Gained Cardboard / VR Support in June 2016

• Highlighted VR Experiences: https://goo.gl/WXTXX7

• Selecting Explore (grey bar at the bottom) will show you a list of Virtual Reality Tours

• App also lets you hold device up to artwork to discover more about it at participating museums (non VR, but, cool!)

Google Arts and Culture

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• https://goo.gl/VTZUSp

• While all the stories might not be perfect for the classroom it’s a pretty cool thing.

• Individual VR apps designed to tell a story

• Available on iOS and Android. Some web based

• Free!

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• iOS: https://goo.gl/ntO4Wv

• Android: https://goo.gl/t7PGtT

• Virtual tours (also for VR goggles) of landmarks from Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Morocco, Kuwait, Yemen, Macedonia, Holland, Belgium and France. Examine the marvels of Islamic architecture, visit mosques, tombs, palaces of sultans, museums, inns, baths, castles, towers, old houses, squares, parks, nature, religious sites, ancient cities, space and other places with more than a thousand 360 degree panoramic images in high quality

Sites in VR

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• https://goo.gl/pGlxdC

• A monthly 360 degree story from the New York Times.

• All previous stories are archived for viewing

• Can be viewed with or without a VR viewer

• Free

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• Virtual Reality content from many of the shows on the Discovery Network

• Usually add-ons additional information. Some might be episode specific but still educational

• Free

Discovery VR

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• https://goo.gl/0pRmgh

• Expanded content in VR from TIME, People, Sports Illustrated, Real Simple, Essence, Southern Living, and InStyle.

• While it lists a pile of magazines, their amount of VR content is limiting. It was however released in September 2016 and is still growing

• Free

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• https://goo.gl/J8scvz

• Cinematic Virtual Reality Experiences

• everything from Mountaintops, concerts to being part of a football game

• Also offers multiple part series of VR cinematic adventures

Jaunt VR

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• https://goo.gl/kS9wx7

• Or with App: Search for 360 VR. You will find a channel you can subscribe to.

• It is what you would expect. A hodge lodge of different VR videos, but, will probably have some topics that will appear to your students as an “interested entry” into VR

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• EON Experience AVR: gamified AR/VR lessons and to promote creativity across subjects such as anatomy, engineering, biology, geography, history, physics, and astronomy. enables users to easily create, share, collaborate, and publish Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) knowledge content with no programming skills.

• https://goo.gl/Q28cxQ

EON Experience AVR

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• https://goo.gl/Q28cxQ

• Allows you to view VR content created by one of EON’s many VR content building engines.

• One of the largest collections of VR you will run into in any app

• However. Not all of the VR is high end, so, be sure to look at reviews, etc.

• Free

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• https://goo.gl/RpzcHh

• Using virtual reality, the user becomes part of the anatomy in an immersive way, being able to navigate along anatomical structures: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, lacrimal and female reproductive system.

• Free, but, in app purchases for additional content

Anatomy VR

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• https://goo.gl/EY2yiM

• https://goo.gl/jSeqao

• Two different VR educational games by the same company

• Uses VR to explore as cell as well as the brain

• Uses gameplay to educate about the environment and slight puzzle logic to help solve a problem

• Free

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https://www.hallmark.com/virtual-reality-cards/

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• http://www.tiltbrush.com/

• lets you paint in 3D space with virtual reality.

• Uses Steam as its software engine

• Requires VR Headset. Currently only HTC Vive is supported. More to be supported soon

• Available now. $29.99

Google Tilt Brush

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• http://www.tiltbrush.com/

• lets you paint in 3D space with virtual reality.

• Uses Steam as its software engine

• Requires VR Headset. Currently only HTC Vive is supported. More to be supported soon

• Available now. $29.99

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Creating Your Own VR













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• http://bit.ly/2PqN83Q

• Really more 360 and less VR, but, enables sharing across iOS as well as Android devices

• Simply point and move the camera to make a 360 panorama

• If wanted, you can share your images with specific people

Cardboard Camera

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• http://bit.ly/2yP02TG

• Explore in 360 degree Virtual Reality world landmarks, discover natural wonders and step inside locations such as museums, arenas, restaurants and small businesses with Google Street View.

• VRs created can be kept private, shared with specific people as well as shared publicly

• Allows you to create 360 degree VR panorama which can be location tagged and shared if you want.

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• Available on iOS and Android

• Very straightforward. Tap the capture button and start moving your device

• Can be share on many social media sites

• Also a stream keeps track of other VRs created with the app. You can however bypass sharing yours with anyone

• Android: http://bit.ly/2Pqy7Ps iOS: https://apple.co/2PpqkBu

• Free

Panorama 360 Camera

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• iOS Only

• Crazy simple way to create VR. Simply move your device around and it will do the rest

• You can then share your image to a variety of services, leave it just on your device or post it privately on their server

• https://apple.co/2PlmrgR

• $1.99

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• https://goo.gl/7KbJjN

• Ricoh Theta S World's first ultra-small camera that takes spherical images with two lenses. 25 minutes of photo / video time $249

• 4K Version $400

• Ricoh Theta SC: All of the same features of the S, but, only 5 minutes photo / video time $189

My Favorite VR Camera

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• GoPro Fusion: $700 http://bit.ly/2LUWLG1(Waterproof but expensive)

• Samsung Gear 360: $300 http://bit.ly/2LUIAkk (Eh battery life and small storage)

• Insta360: $250+ http://bit.ly/2LVlbiE Offers standalone, device clip on and professional models

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• http://bit.ly/2JDiRwz

• Allows you to easily add 360 map images as well as your own

• Add additional images as points of interests including text descriptions

• Add additional 360s to create a scene

• Will have future support for import into Google Expeditions

Google VR Tour Creator

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