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New Quest Dev Tools to Add Leg Estimation for More Convincing Avatars
Meta announced that it’s offering new developer tools for Quest headsets to make avatars more realistic. The company also unveiled a Quest 3-exclusive upper body tracking feature that supports a much wider range of body motion.
Announced at Connect 2023 late last week, Meta showed off some new features coming both to Quest 3 and the rest of the Quest platform.
On Quest 3, Meta says it will be able to use inside-out sensor data to optically track wrists, elbows, shoulders, and torso—or something the company is calling ‘Inside Out Body Tracking’ (IOBT). The Quest 3-exclusive feature also tracks where […]
Best Projectors for Schools
The best projectors for schools can make the classroom better digitally connected to help open the minds of students.
10 of The Best Paper Cutters for Teachers
Paper cutters for teachers are the topic of our blog post today!
When it comes to finding the right tools for your educational or creative projects, choosing a paper cutter might not be the first thing that comes to mind—but let me tell you, it should be. Whether you’re prepping materials for a classroom activity or simply tackling some DIY crafts at home, a high-quality paper cutter can be a game-changer.
It not only saves you time but also ensures clean, precise cuts every time, elevating the quality of your work. Now, paper cutters come in all shapes […]
These Amazing Kids Toys Are on Sale- Grab Them
Kids toys are the topic of our blog post today!
I can already feel the excitement in the air—Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are just around the corner, and let me tell you, there are some fantastic deals waiting for us. But here’s the thing, we’ve all been down that rabbit hole of endless scrolling and still not finding what we need, right? Been there, done that. That’s why I’ve done some pre-shopping research for you all.
This year, Fisher-Price and Thomas & Friends have come out with some exceptional deals that you shouldn’t sleep on. Why? […]
15 Educational Kids Shows Streaming on Amazon Prime
Streaming platforms have become the modern-day treasure troves of educational content, a fact that I don’t think we celebrate enough. Sure, they’re teeming with binge-worthy shows and movies, but did you know they’re also stacked with an impressive array of educational shows for kids?
If you’re a parent, teacher, or educator like me, you know how vital it is to fuse education with entertainment for effective learning. That’s why I decided to dig deep into Amazon Prime‘s vault of children’s shows to unearth some gems that do just that.
As I scrolled through the offerings, […]
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning Otus Offers an All-In-One Solution to Drive Student Success
Otus, a recent winner of the Tech & Learning Best for Back to School Award, makes every step of the learning process more efficient for teachers, administrators, students, and families.
Try This: Search the Google Docs Menus
New features in Google Docs, Workspace, speed up using docs significantly. The trick is to get into the habit searching the Google Docs menus. Search the Google Docs Menus by using the new search icon, it’s more powerful than you think.
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From Anxiety to Enjoyment: How Play Can Change the Relationship with Math
Incorporating play in math education is not just a fanciful idea; it’s a transformative approach that has tangible benefits for both teachers and students. Play fosters an environment of exploration and curiosity, helping to dispel the myth that math is a dry, unapproachable subject. Through games and interactive activities, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This playful methodology aligns perfectly with fostering a growth mindset, breaking down barriers of anxiety and opening up new avenues for intellectual development. Ultimately, integrating play in math education can lead to deeper understanding, improved engagement, and a lifelong […]
Teachers, Get Your Google Drive Sorted!
There are new ways to show folders in Google Drive. Use this new feature to help you access your files more quickly.
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High Five – FigJam Whiteboard Tool
High Five in FigJam is going to be your new favorite way to collaborate. FigJam is a FREE digital whiteboarding tool
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Padlet: Start a Slideshow
Padlet is an amazing edtech tool that allows for discussions where all students participate. Use the slideshow feature to present the student ideas. Create a slideshow in Padlet.
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5 New Features to Try in Google Docs for Sept 23
New features for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Google is always coming out with new things to help you with teaching and learning. Check out the 5 new features for September 2023.
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Free FigJam Digital Whiteboard for Educators
Free for educators sign up quickly to upgrade your FigJams. This collaborative digital whiteboarding tool is bound to be one of your favorites. Check out FigJam Free for Educators
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Join!! 100 Prompts for ChatGPT to Support Students
Save time and support students better with 100 prompts for ChatGPT to Support Students. Join Alice Keeler for her OTIS workshop on how to write prompts in ChatGPT and get the most out of AI.
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10 Tips for Teaching Effectively with a Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook #LenovoChromebooks
Using a Chromebook is more than just accessing the internet. To get the most out of the technology you need to pair the purchase with the right pedagogy. Here are 10 Tips for Teaching Effectively with a Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook #LenovoChromebooks
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Move Over Jamboard – Meet FigJam
Jamboard has joined the Google Graveyard. Your replacement is FigJam. A collaborative digital whiteboard that is so much more! Check out what is next for classroom collaboration and digital whiteboarding. Jamboard in the Google Graveyard is no reason for tears. Use FigJam for free by Figma.
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Quest 3 Brings a Big Change to Controller Tracking Coverage
Meta Quest 3 brings with it new ‘Touch Plus’ controllers that do away with the tracking ring that’s been part of the company’s 6DOF consumer VR controllers ever since the original Rift. But that’s not the only change.
Editor’s Note: for some clarity in this article (and comments), let’s give some names to all the different 6DOF VR controllers the company has shipped over the years.
Rift CV1 controller: Touch v1
Rift S controller: Touch v2
Quest 1 controller: Touch v2
Quest 2 controller: Touch v3
Quest Pro controller: Touch Pro
Quest 3 controller: Touch Plus
6DOF consumer VR controllers from Meta […]
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning BenQ Board RP03 with InstaShare 2 Ideal for Active Learning
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning BenQ Board RP03 with InstaShare 2 Ideal for Active Learning
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning “Learning Without Tears” Creates Pathways for Reading through Systematic Building of Foundational Skills
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning “Learning Without Tears” Creates Pathways for Reading through Systematic Building of Foundational Skills
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning Lincoln Content Bank Adds 100,000+ Learning Objects into Any LMS
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning Lincoln Content Bank Adds 100,000+ Learning Objects into Any LMS
14 Effective Self-Directed Learning Strategies
Today, we’re exploring the concept of self-directed learning strategies. Now, we’re not just talking about Googling an answer to a quick question. We’re going deep into methodologies that empower students to take the reins of their own educational journey. Indeed, once you understand how to foster self-directed learning, it’s like unlocking a whole new world of educational potential.
If you’re intrigued by this topic—and let’s face it, who wouldn’t be?—don’t forget to also check out my other posts. You’ll definitely want to read “What is Self-Directed Learning?” for foundational insights and the “Self-Directed Learning Books” list to stock up […]
Viveport Anniversary Deal Includes Free Copies of ‘Until You Fall’, ‘Fracked’ and ‘Primal Hunt’
Viveport Infinity, HTC’s Netflix-style game membership, used to be pretty groan-worthy, offering up only a few really great titles and filling out the rest with a shovel-full of either mediocre or downright bad games. A lot has changed in the past few years though, and to celebrate Viveport’s 7th anniversary HTC is sweetening the pot with three games that are worth playing (and keeping).
For annual subscribers, the deal includes keepable copies of Primal Hunt, Until You Fall, and Fracked—available to both new members joining Viveport Infinity or existing members looking to extend their subscription.
The three-game giveaway deal is only available […]
Sony Drops a Slew of PSVR 2 Game Announcements and Updates
Meta wasn’t the only company churning out VR news this week with the unveiling of its long-awaited Quest 3 mixed reality headset, as Sony tossed out a slew of PSVR 2 game announcements and updates for its surprise ‘VR Day’ on Thursday.
Here’s a look at everything Sony announced:
Brand New Games
Journey to Foundation
Adapted from Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, in Archiact’s upcoming roleplaying game Journey to Foundation you play as Agent Ward, a spy with the Commission of Public Safety. The immersive adventure challenges you to disguise, hack, and blast your way through Asimov’s groundbreaking sci-fi universe using the […]
Schell Games is Creating a ‘Kurzgesagt’ Educational Game for Quest, Trailer Here
Popular YouTube edutainment channel Kurzgesagt is teaming up with VR developers Schell Games (I Expect You To Die, Among Us VR) to make an exploration adventure game for Quest.
Called Out of Scale: A Kurzgesagt Adventure, the fully immersive educational game is said to transform “the iconic look and feel of [Kurzgesagt’s] 2D videos for users to explore and learn about the concept of scale.”
Schell Games says players use drones, scanner rays, and a multitude of other lab tools to wind their way through several missions, while teleporting between five levels of scale to see how the […]
Xbox Cloud Gaming Coming to Quest 3 in December
Meta announced at Connect 2023 that Xbox Cloud Gaming is heading to Quest in December, meaning you’ll be able to play all of your favorite flatscreen games on offer through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Meta’s full unveiling of Quest 3 yesterday came with a fair bit of news, including specs, price, pre-orders and shipping dates; long story short, you can get Meta’s $500 consumer mixed reality headset starting October 10th, with pre-orders now live.
Sometime in December, Meta says we’ll also get support for Xbox Cloud Gaming on Quest too, which users will be able to use […]